orthopedic conditions

Knee Conditions

Treatment/Condition
Definition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL) One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body.
Articular Cartilage Problems Damaged cartilage in the knee joint.
Artificial Joint Replacement Replacement of the knee due to arthritis.
Chondromalacia Patella Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap.
Collateral Ligament Injuries Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Hamstring Injuries Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes.
Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc.
Knee Anatomy Learn more about the structure of the knee.
Meniscal Injuries Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Meniscal Surgery Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Osteoarthritis Wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint.
Osteochondritis Dissecans Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.
Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint.
Patellar Tendonitis Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee.
Patellofemoral Problems Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap.
Pes Anserine Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.
Plica Syndrome Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints.
Popliteal Cyst Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries.
Prepatellar Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee.
Quadriceps Tendonitis Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle.
Revision Arthroplasty Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out.
Tibial Osteotomy Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress.
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Less invasive knee replacement.
Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain.
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