Knee bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac (bursa) situated near the joint. It causes pain and can limit mobility. A sharp blow to the knee can cause symptoms to …
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Meniscal injuries
The meniscus is a fibro-cartilage pad which facilitates the sliding of the upper part of the knee over the lower part. There is an internal meniscus and an external meniscus on each knee…
Tendinitis
This condition can also affect the knee joint. Different tendons can be involved, including the patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon hamstring tendons or biceps tendon Treatment is based …
Knee Sprain
This is an elongation and possible rupture of the collateral or cruciate ligaments of the knee due to a twisting movement. Depending on the degree of severity, the treatment will …
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
It is mainly seen in young people. Uncommon in sports medicine, it corresponds to a necrosis of the bone located under the articular …
Recurrent patellar dislocation
Patellar dislocation refers to the complete displacement of the kneecap out of its normal alignment. The most common direction for dislocation…
Patellofemoral syndrome
Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition commonly described as pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, known as the patella…
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
Injuries of the ACL are much more common than posterior cruciate ligament injuries. One of the strongest ligaments in the knee is the anterior cruciate ligament. It connects the femur…
Osteochondral fractures
Also infrequent in sports medicine, these are cartilaginous or osteocartilaginous fractures (fig u) due to direct trauma, sprain, or dislocation of the patella…