The knee is what is called a hinge joint. It is also classified as a synovial joint along with the ankle and elbow. It works to flex (bend) and extend (straighten) and also has a small amount of rotation. BonesThe three bones that make up the knee are the femur (thighbone), tibia...
An X-ray provides an overall view of the anatomy of the kneecap and knee joint. The orthopedic specialist can determine if there is damage to the groove the kneecap rests in, how high the kneecap sits above the joint and if the patellar tendon, which connects below the kneecap, is pu...
A kneecap dislocation should not be confused with aknee dislocation. A knee dislocation occurs when the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) lose contact, as if the knee is bending in the wrong direction.3 Kneecap dislocation occurs with the kneecap dislodges from its groove on the th...
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the tibial plateau on the top surface of the tibia bone. Occurring in fewer than five percent of individuals, the oblique meniscomeniscal ligament is a tiny meniscal ligament that lies flat against the top of the tibia bone between the two disks. It also is a paired cruciate ligament, ...
The kneecap, medically known as the patella, is a triangular-shaped bone located on the front of the knee. A broken kneecap can be extremely painful and may make normal movements such as walking quite challenging. Some signs of a broken kneecap may include pain, swelling, and difficulty ...
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?PFPS is pain in or around your patella (kneecap). PFPS is also called runner's knee or jumper's knee and is common in athletes. PFPS can develop when the patella rubs against the femur (thigh bone) as you move your knee. It may also ...
A knee lock involves an inability to bend or move the knee, not just pain. A slight bump to the knee cap or running or jumping too hard can cause a knee lock sensation, which is called a pseudo- lock. Although the discomfort and pain can be real, the knee can still have a range ...
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In doing so, it helps eliminate wearing on the joint cartilage as is seen at the knee joint between the kneecap and the tibia bone in the leg. The articulating surfaces of the bones in the joint may themselves be considered extra-articular structures. These surfaces may be flat and close ...