Knee Conditions

KNEE CONDITIONS Why do you have Knee Pain? Pain in the knee arises from three main structures your bone, soft tissue or cartilage. Bone. Injury to the bone, such as with a fracture or break will cause pain. Most fractures are preceded by trauma such as a fall or an impact. However, sometimes the bone…

KNEE CONDITIONS Treatment of Knee Arthritis Treatment of Knee Arthritis. Do I Need a Knee Replacement? This test is a modified version of the Oxford Knee Score which is a standard, internationally recognised questionnaire given to patients with arthritic knee pain. If you have pain or difficulty with your knee from arthritis then you might…

KNEE CONDITIONS What is Quadriceps Tendon Rupture? Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg. The quadriceps muscles are the muscles located in front of the thigh. Causes of Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Quadriceps tendon…

KNEE CONDITIONS Patella Tendon Rupture What is Patella Tendon Rupture? Patella tendon rupture is the rupture of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the top portion of the tibia (shinbone). The patellar tendon works together with the quadriceps muscle and the quadriceps tendon to allow your knee to straighten out. Causes of Patella…

KNEE CONDITIONS Patella Dislocation The patella (knee cap) is a bone at the front of the knee. It is attached at the top to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh by quadriceps tendon. A strong tendon then attaches the bottom of the patella to the top of the tibia (shin bone). When you contract your…

KNEE CONDITIONS Painful or Failed Total Knee Replacement A modern total knee replacement in a patient over the age of 65 of normal weight and activity should last them 20 plus years. However, a number of total knee replacements will fail within the lifetime of the patient. Sometimes this is expected failure, and sometimes unexpected.…

KNEE CONDITIONS Meniscal Problems The knee is one of the most complex and largest joints in the body and is more susceptible to injury. Meniscal tears are one among the common injuries to the knee joint. It can occur at any age but are more common in athletes playing contact sports. The meniscus is a…

KNEE CONDITIONS Knee Trauma Knee Fracture A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. In younger individuals, these fractures are caused from high energy injuries, as from a motor vehicle accident. In older people, the most common cause is weak and fragile bone. Fractures of the…

KNEE CONDITIONS Knee Self-Assessment Questionare Do I Need a Knee Replacement? This test is a modified version of the Oxford Knee Score which is a standard, internationally recognised questionnaire given to patients with arthritic knee pain. If you have pain or difficulty with your knee from arthritis then you might find it useful to take…

KNEE CONDITIONS Knee Fractures What is a Patella Fracture? The kneecap or patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and one of the components of the knee joint, present at the front of the knee. The under surface of the kneecap and the lower end of the femur are coated with articular cartilage,…

KNEE CONDITIONS Knee Arthritis There are three main types of arthritis: Inflammatory Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Post-Traumatic Arthritis. Any condition that damages the cartilage covering the bony surfaces of the knee joint, (the end of the femur, the top of the tibia or the back of the patella), will cause damage and breakdown of the cartilage.…

KNEE CONDITIONS Chondral (Articular Cartilage) Defects What is an Articular Cartilage Defect? Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint. Cartilage helps the bones move smoothly against each other and can withstand the weight of the body during activities such as running and jumping. Articular…