The most basic component of knee joint anatomy are theboneswhich provide the structure to the knee. There are four knee bones that fit together to make two different knee joints: Femur:the thigh bone Patella:the kneecap Tibia:the main shin bone ...
Prompt treatment is vital to reduce pain and inflammation and ongoing rehab helps to reduce the instability at the knee and prevent further injuries. You can find out more about knee ligament injuries, including the causes, symptoms, treatment and injury prevention in the following articles: Knee ...
We work with all levels of cyclists to help them return to biking after injuries or surgery. Our team of physical therapists who specialize in cycling will analyze your body’s structure and movement. Then we’ll help you modify how you bike in order to protect your knees and prevent fu...
The medial miniscus is the cartilage closest to the other leg while the lateral miniscus is nearer the outside of the knee. Injuries to the minisci include tears from injuries and impact and degenerative wearing away of the structure. The minisci can be partially or completely torn during ...
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If the swelling occurs immediately, it may suggest a ligament tear or fracture. If the swelling arises over a period of many hours, meniscal or cartilage injuries may be the cause. However, injuries to the knee may involve more than one structure and the symptoms may not present classically....
37-6) is the primary structure that controls anterior displacement in the unloaded knee. The anatomic and functional aspects of the ACL have undergone extensive investigation.57–5984 For reconstruction purposes, the focus has often centered on the relationship of the ligament to osseous landmarks....
Knee cartilage injuries are common in athletes and can be difficult to treat due to poor healing potential. The use of stem cells for such conditions has emerged as a promising management option with the hope that this treatment can assist with symptom control, cartilage regeneration, and quicker...
The ADL subscale has better content validity for older patients and Sport/Rec for younger patients with knee injuries, while the Pain subscale is more relevant for painful knee conditions. The five-factor structure of the original KOOS is unclear. There is some evidence that the KOOS subscales ...
Twistingand pivotingofthekneewhileitisbearingweightcancauseameniscaltear. Overuseinjuriesareoftenmanifestedaspaininthestructuresubjecttorepetitive stress.Forexample,repetitivejumpingcanleadtopatellartendonitis,alsocalledjumper’sknee,whereasrepeatedapplicationofdire...