A tear in the meniscus (cartilaginous structure providing a cushion between the femur and tibia) that causes pain and swelling with limited range of movement and decreased activity of the knee. Those with a meniscus tear often feel theirknee giving waywhile other characteristic symptoms includecatchi...
There are many possible causes of knee pain, but if the discomfort kicks in specifically when you’re going up the stairs, then one of the following factors may be at play — at least in part, says Dr. Broach.No matter what may be contributing to your knee pain, strengthening and stret...
The four foot bones in the hindfoot are the:1. Tibia The tibia is the long bone at the front of the shin that runs down from the knee. It forms the top and inner side of the ankle joint where it meets the talus bone of the foot. Towards the bottom of the tibia, the bone exp...
Patellar Tendonitis If you are experiencing pain in the area between the knee cap and shin bone when climbing or descending stairs, you may be suffering from a condition called patellar tendonitis. This condition occurs when the patellar tendon is overused during activities such as jumping, climbing...
Most people will experience knee pain at some point in their lives. The knee joint (where the tibia, femur, and patella bones meet) is the largest joint in the body, and it is critical for everyday movements like walking, running, and jumping. The location of your knee pain is an impo...
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the proximal tibia: Case report and review of the literature Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant entity that commonly affects the soft tissues of the body, such as the uterus, gastrointestinal system, and the soft tissues of the extremities. Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone is...
The patella tendon is the large tendon in the front of the knee that runs from the patella to the tibia. The patella is located within the quadriceps tendon, which is formed by the intersecting of the four quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh. It is responsible for straightening th...
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What we know today about innervation of the bone marrow is that it is similar in composition to the periosteum. Most sensory terminals are consistent with conduction velocities of myelinated Aδ- and non-myelinated C-type terminals. However, at variance with the periosteum, no Aβ innocuous...
According to Matthew Piff, Nuffield Health regional physiotherapy lead, the knee consists of three bones — femur, tibia and patella — forming a hinge joint. (Image credit: Getty Images) This joint is then stabilized by four major ligaments in conjunction with two major muscle groups — the ...