Bursitis in the knee, also known as bursitis, is an inflammatory condition of the bursae in the knee joint. These fluid-filled cushions reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles. There are…
A patellar dislocation refers to the dislocation of the kneecap (patella) from its natural position in the femoral groove of the thigh bone (femur). This injury often occurs in young, active…
Osteochondrosis dissecans (OD) is a joint disease in which a cartilage-bone fragment becomes detached. It primarily affects young, physically active individuals and often occurs in the knee joint,…
A meniscus tear, medically referred to as a rupture of the meniscus, is a common injury of the knee joint. The meniscus consists of two cartilage-like structures (medial and lateral meniscus) that…
A cruciate ligament tear, medically referred to as a rupture of the cruciate ligament, is a common injury of the knee joint. It affects one of the two cruciate ligaments – the anterior cruciate…
Bone necrosis, medically referred to as osteonecrosis, describes the death of bone tissue due to disrupted blood supply. The condition can occur in any bone of the body, but often affects joint areas…
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition in adolescents caused by overuse of the shinbone at the site of the patellar tendon attachment. It is classified as a growth disorder (osteochondrosis)…
Patellar osteoarthritis, medically referred to as retropatellar osteoarthritis, is a specific form of osteoarthritis where the cartilage on the back of the kneecap (patella) is worn down. This…
Knee osteoarthritis, medically referred to as gonarthrosis, is a degenerative disease of the knee joint characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage. This condition often affects older people…
An inner ligament tear, medically referred to as a rupture of the medial collateral ligament (MCL), is a common knee injury. The inner ligament stabilizes the inside of the knee and protects the…
