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  • Knee Arthritis

    The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.

  • Knee Osteoarthritis

    Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears away.

  • ACL Tears

    The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments of the knee. It is located in the middle of the knee and runs from the femur...

  • Meniscal Injuries

    Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. It can occur at any age but are more common in athletes involved in contact sports.

  • Knee Fracture

    A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.

  • Meniscal Tears

    There are two wedge-shaped cartilage pieces present between the thighbone and the shinbone each called a meniscus.

  • Knee Ligament Injuries

    The knee is a complex joint that consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that help in your joint’s movements.

  • Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation

    Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the bony head of the femur.

  • Patellar Instability

    The patella is a small piece of bone in front of the knee that slides up and down the groove in the femur bone during bending and stretching movements.

  • Jumper's Knee

    Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone.

  • Knee Sprain

    Knee sprain is a common injury that occurs from overstretching of the ligaments that support the knee joint.

  • Patellofemoral Instability

    Patellofemoral instability means that the patella (kneecap) moves out of its normal pattern of alignment.

  • Patellar Tendon Rupture

    The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out.

  • Knee Dislocation

    Knee dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones that form the knee joint, namely the femur or thigh bone get separated from the shin bone.

  • Knee Trauma

    The knee is a complex joint made up of bones (femur, tibia, patella), ligaments, tendons, cartilage (menisci), and muscles.

  • Multiligament Knee Injuries

    Injury to more than one knee ligament is called a complex or multiligament knee injury and may occur during sports or other physical activities.

  • Runner's Knee

    Patellofemoral pain syndrome also called runner’s knee refers to pain under and around your kneecap.

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