Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear The anterior cruciate ligament is a thick rope like structure made from collagen that joins the femur to the tibia. Its main function is to provide rotational stability to a knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilising ligaments in the knee. It acts as a …
What is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage shock absorber. There are two on each knee: Inner side (medial meniscus) Outer side (lateral meniscus) The menisci have the following important functions: Reduce wear Protect against arthritis Assist with stability of the knee joint, and Help disperse synovial fluid around the knee joint effectively, …
What is arthritis? Arthritis is damage to the articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is very specialised slippery white tissue that covers the ends of the bones at the joints. It is required for near frictionless movement and shock absorption which are essential properties of synovial joints. Osteoarthritis Also called degenerative joint disease, this is the most …
Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint. Cartilage helps the bones move smoothly against each other and can withstand the weight of the body during activities such as running and jumping. Articular cartilage does not have a direct blood supply to it so has …
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of four major ligaments of the knee is situated at the back of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The PCL limits the backward motion of the shinbone. PCL injuries are rare and are more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. Cartilage injuries, …
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects your thigh bone and shin bone (bone of your lower leg). The MCL maintains the integrity of the knee joint and prevents it from bending inward. Your MCL may get sprained or injured while twisting, bending, or …
Chondromalacia Patella The patella, also called the kneecap is a small bone present on the front of your knee joint. The underside of the patella is covered by cartilage that allows smooth gliding of the knee with movement. Overuse or misalignment of the patella can cause wear and tear of the cartilage. Chondromalacia patella is …
Introduction Lateral patellar compression syndrome refers to pain under and around your kneecap. It is a common complaint among runners, jumpers, and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists, and soccer players. The patella, also called kneecap, is a small flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. It is a sesamoid bone …
Patella (knee cap) is a protective bone attached to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh by quadriceps tendon. Patella attaches with the femur bone and forms a patellofemoral joint. Patella is protected by a ligament which secures the kneecap from gliding out and is called as medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Dislocation of the patella occurs …
Patellar (knee cap) instability results from one or more dislocations or partial dislocations (subluxations). Patella is the small piece of bone in front of the knee that slides up and down the femoral groove (groove in the femur bone) during bending and stretching movements. The ligaments on the inner and outer sides of patella hold …
Patellar Tendinitis Patellar tendinitis, also known as “jumper’s knee” is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. This tendon helps in extension of the lower leg. Patellar tendinitis usually results from repetitive trauma or overuse, particularly from sports activities involving jumping such as basketball or volleyball. Therefore, this …
Patella tendon rupture is the rupture of the tendon that connects the patella (knee cap) to the top portion of the tibia (shin bone). The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out. Patellar tendon tear most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who participate …
Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg. The quadriceps muscles are the muscles located in front of the thigh. Quadriceps tendon rupture most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who participate in sports which …
Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury resulting from the inflammation of iliotibial band. Iliotibial band is a tough group of fibres that begins at the iliac crest of hip and runs along the outside of the thigh, to get attached to the outer side of the shin bone just below the knee joint. Its …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear The anterior cruciate ligament is a thick rope like structure made from collagen that joins the femur to the tibia. Its main function is to provide rotational stability to a knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilising ligaments in the knee. It acts as a …
What is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage shock absorber. There are two on each knee: Inner side (medial meniscus) Outer side (lateral meniscus) The menisci have the following important functions: Reduce wear Protect against arthritis Assist with stability of the knee joint, and Help disperse synovial fluid around the knee joint effectively, …
What is arthritis? Arthritis is damage to the articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is very specialised slippery white tissue that covers the ends of the bones at the joints. It is required for near frictionless movement and shock absorption which are essential properties of synovial joints. Osteoarthritis Also called degenerative joint disease, this is the most …
Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint. Cartilage helps the bones move smoothly against each other and can withstand the weight of the body during activities such as running and jumping. Articular cartilage does not have a direct blood supply to it so has …
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of four major ligaments of the knee is situated at the back of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). The PCL limits the backward motion of the shinbone. PCL injuries are rare and are more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. Cartilage injuries, …
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects your thigh bone and shin bone (bone of your lower leg). The MCL maintains the integrity of the knee joint and prevents it from bending inward. Your MCL may get sprained or injured while twisting, bending, or …
Chondromalacia Patella The patella, also called the kneecap is a small bone present on the front of your knee joint. The underside of the patella is covered by cartilage that allows smooth gliding of the knee with movement. Overuse or misalignment of the patella can cause wear and tear of the cartilage. Chondromalacia patella is …
Introduction Lateral patellar compression syndrome refers to pain under and around your kneecap. It is a common complaint among runners, jumpers, and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists, and soccer players. The patella, also called kneecap, is a small flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. It is a sesamoid bone …
Patella (knee cap) is a protective bone attached to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh by quadriceps tendon. Patella attaches with the femur bone and forms a patellofemoral joint. Patella is protected by a ligament which secures the kneecap from gliding out and is called as medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Dislocation of the patella occurs …
Patellar (knee cap) instability results from one or more dislocations or partial dislocations (subluxations). Patella is the small piece of bone in front of the knee that slides up and down the femoral groove (groove in the femur bone) during bending and stretching movements. The ligaments on the inner and outer sides of patella hold …
Patellar Tendinitis Patellar tendinitis, also known as “jumper’s knee” is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. This tendon helps in extension of the lower leg. Patellar tendinitis usually results from repetitive trauma or overuse, particularly from sports activities involving jumping such as basketball or volleyball. Therefore, this …
Patella tendon rupture is the rupture of the tendon that connects the patella (knee cap) to the top portion of the tibia (shin bone). The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out. Patellar tendon tear most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who participate …
Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg. The quadriceps muscles are the muscles located in front of the thigh. Quadriceps tendon rupture most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who participate in sports which …
Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury resulting from the inflammation of iliotibial band. Iliotibial band is a tough group of fibres that begins at the iliac crest of hip and runs along the outside of the thigh, to get attached to the outer side of the shin bone just below the knee joint. Its …
