Knee Pain The severity of Knee Pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions including arthritis, gout and infections also can cause knee pain. Many types of ...

Tendon Tears of Knee Tendon Tears of Knee is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. It is also called as Patellar tendinitis. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee, ...

Fractures of Knee Fractures of Knee is also called as patella fracture is a break in your kneecap, the bone that covers your knee joint. It’s usually caused by a traumatic injury, such as a fall or a blow to your kneecap. A patella fracture can be simple or complex. Some fractures require surgery to repair. Recovery can be long, ...

Tendinitis of Knee Tendinitis of Knee is a condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, if untreated, can lead to tears in your tendon. Causes It is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It’s usually ...

Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain and swelling below the knee joint, where the patellar tendon attaches to the top of the shinbone (tibia), a spot called the tibial tuberosity. There may also be inflammation of the patellar tendon, which stretches over the kneecap. Osgood-Schlatter disease is most commonly found in young athletes who play sports ...

Ligament Sprains or Tears Ligament Sprains or Tears is very cammon injury found in knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common ligaments to be injured. The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden twisting motion (when the feet stay planted one way, but the knees turn the other way). Skiing, basketball, and football ...

Dislocation of the Kneecap A dislocation of the kneecap occurs when the knee cap pops sideways out of its vertical groove at the knee joint. It’s usually caused by force, from a collision, a fall or a bad step. A dislocated patella is painful and will prevent you from walking, but it’s easy to correct and sometimes corrects itself. A ...

Cartilage and Meniscus Injuries A cartilage and meniscus injuries can get better on its own without treatment, but it can take a while to heal. Sometimes, physiotherapy may be recommended to help reduce pain and improve movement and strength in the knee. If the damage is severe, you may need arthroscopy surgery to repair or remove the damaged cartilage. It ...