MCL(medial collateral ligament),LCL(lateral collateral ligament), andPCL(posterior cruciate ligament). The MCL and LCL act like straps that stabilize your knee by preventing it from bending too far inward or outward, while the ACL and PCL are inside the knee joint...
Pain when bending or straightening your knee Knee pain when standing upafter sitting for too long You may experience knee weakness or notice a rubbing or clicking sensation. You might also hear a popping or cracking noise as you bend your knee.4Any of these symptoms can cause discomfort and ...
which can be given for tendinitis elsewhere, are generally avoided in patellar tendinitis because there are reports of risk of tendon rupture as a result. In severe cases, surgery may be required. A rupture of the tendon below or above the kneecap can occur. When it...
Plica syndrome typically causes a dull, aching pain in the knee which is often worse at night or when bending and straightening the knee e.g. stairs or squats. There is often a clicking or popping sound as you move the knee. There may be localised knee swelling over the inflamed area, ...
Have knee pain that keeps you up at night When to Go to the ER or Call 911 If you have had a trauma like an automobile accident or a severe fall, go to an emergency room (ER) or call 911. You should also go to the ER if you cannot move or bend your knee or leg or if you...
Question: Our dog has been in for multiple surgeries and the knee still keeps popping out. What happens if the knee is not fixable? Answer: If it is not possible for him to fix the kneecap, eventually the dog will develop arthritis in the joint and will either walk with three legs ...
Bursitis.A bursa is a sac that holds a small amount of fluid that’s under the skin above your joint. It helps prevent friction when the joint moves. Overuse, falls, or repeated bending and kneeling can irritate the bursa on top of your kneecap. That leads to pain and swelling. Doctors...
An ACL knee injury occurs when theanterior cruciate ligamentis overstretched, usually by the knee bending backwards too far or twisting awkwardly. These can result in: Partial ACL Tear:where only some of the ligament fibres are torn or
The knee may grind, or you may hear a crunching sound when you squat or go up and down stairs. If there is a considerable amount of wear and tear, you may feel popping or clicking as you bend your knee. This can happen when the uneven surface of the underside of the patella rubs ...
ACL and PCL tearsare extremely painful. As soon as it occurs, you’ll instantly feel intense pain around the knee area. You might also hear a distinct popping noise when it happens. 5. Knee Stress Fracture KneeStress Fractureis a thin fracture that occurs in the tibia due to excess overus...