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Knee Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body.

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Articular Cartilage Problems

Damaged cartilage in the knee joint.

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Artificial Joint Replacement

Replacement of the knee due to arthritis.

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Chondromalacia Patella

Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap.

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Collateral Ligament Injuries

Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee.

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis

Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

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Hamstring Injuries

Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes.

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Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL

Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings.

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc.

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Knee Anatomy

Learn more about the structure of the knee.

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Meniscal Injuries

Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee.

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Meniscal Surgery

Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee.

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Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint.

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.

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Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL

Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint.

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Patellar Tendonitis

Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee.

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Patellofemoral Problems

Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap.

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Pes Anserine Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.

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Plica Syndrome

Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints.

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Popliteal Cyst

Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint.

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries.

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Prepatellar Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee.

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Quadriceps Tendinitis

Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle.

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Revision Arthroplasty

Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out.

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Tibial Osteotomy

Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress.

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Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Less invasive knee replacement.

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Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis

Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain.

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