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  • Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation

    Patellar Dislocation/Patellofemoral Dislocation

    Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (trochlea) onto the...

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  • Patellar Instability

    Patellar Instability

    Any damage to the supporting ligaments may cause the patella to slip out of the groove either partially...

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  • Chondromalacia Patella

    Chondromalacia Patella

    Chondromalacia patella is a common condition characterized by softening, weakening and damage of the cartilage.

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  • Jumper's Knee

    Jumper's Knee

    Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your...

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  • Kneecap Bursitis

    Kneecap Bursitis

    A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac found between soft tissues and bones. It lubricates and acts as a cushion...

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  • Baker's Cyst

    Baker's Cyst

    The knee consists of a fluid called synovial fluid, which reduces the friction between the bones of the...

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  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

    Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

    Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition in which a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of...

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  • Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Tears

    Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Tears

    The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a ligament that joins the kneecap (patella) to the thighbone...

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  • Knee Injury

    Knee Injury

    Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee. If care is not...

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  • Unstable Knee

    Unstable Knee

    The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the body. This highly complex joint has several tissues...

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  • Goosefoot Bursitis of the Knee

    Goosefoot Bursitis of the Knee

    A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac found between soft tissues and bones. It lubricates and acts as a...

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  • Knee Sprain

    Knee Sprain

    Knee sprain is a common injury that occurs from overstretching of the ligaments that support the knee joint.

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  • Knee Infection

    Knee Infection

    Knee infection is a serious medical condition that needs immediate treatment. Infection may occur followed by...

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  • MCL Tears

    MCL Tears

    The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the ligament located on the inner part of the knee joint.

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  • MCL Sprains

    MCL Sprains

    The medial collateral ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects...

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  • Meniscal Injuries

    Meniscal Injuries

    Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. It can occur at any age but are more...

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  • Knee Ligament Injuries

    Knee Ligament Injuries

    Knee problems may arise if any of these structures get injured by overuse or suddenly during sports activities...

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  • Multiligament Instability

    Multiligament Instability

    The knee is a complex joint of the body that is vital for movement. The four major ligaments of the knee are...

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  • Knee Arthritis

    Knee Arthritis

    The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.

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  • PCL Injuries

    PCL Injuries

    Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of the four major ligaments of the knee, is situated at the back of...

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  • Chondral or Articular Cartilage Defects

    Chondral or Articular Cartilage Defects

    The articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint.

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  • Patella Fracture

    Patella Fracture

    The kneecap or patella forms a part of the knee joint. It is present at the front of the knee, protecting...

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  • Lateral Meniscus Syndrome

    Lateral Meniscus Syndrome

    The knee joint is formed by the union of two bones, namely the femur (thighbone) and the tibia...

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  • Posterolateral Instability

    Posterolateral Instability

    Posterolateral instability, also known as posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI), is a common pattern...

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  • Knee Angular Deformities

    Knee Angular Deformities

    Angular deformities of the knee are variations in the normal growth pattern during early childhood and are...

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  • Posterolateral Corner Injuries

    Posterolateral Corner Injuries

    Posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries are defined as damage to a complex area of the knee formed by the...

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  • Osteochondral Defect of the Knee

    Osteochondral Defect of the Knee

    An osteochondral defect, also commonly known as osteochondritis dissecans, of the knee refers to a damage...

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  • Knee Dislocation

    Knee Dislocation

    Knee dislocation is a condition that occurs when the bones that form the knee joint, namely the femur or.

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  • Lateral Patellar Instability

    Lateral Patellar Instability

    Lateral patellar instability is defined as a lateral shift or displacement of the patella (kneecap) as...

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  • Medial Patellar Instability

    Medial Patellar Instability

    Medial patellar instability is a disabling condition characterized by medial subluxation of the patella which...

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  • Medial Gastrocnemius Strain

    Medial Gastrocnemius Strain

    A medial gastrocnemius strain (MGS), also sometimes called “tennis leg”, is an injury to the calf muscle in...

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  • Distal Femur Fracture

    Distal Femur Fracture

    The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body, connecting the hip to the knee.

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  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta

    Osteogenesis Imperfecta

    Osteogenesis imperfecta, also called brittle bone disease, is a bone disorder that results in imperfectly.

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  • Articular Cartilage Injury (Knee)

    Articular Cartilage Injury (Knee)

    Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue lining the surface of the two bones in the knee joint.

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  • Chronic Hamstring Tendinopathy

    Chronic Hamstring Tendinopathy

    Chronic hamstring tendinopathy is a condition characterized by a deep pain in the buttocks and upper part...

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  • Tibial Shaft Fracture

    Tibial Shaft Fracture

    A tibial shaft fracture is a crack or break in the middle section of the tibia bone due to severe trauma.

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  • Loose Bodies in the Knee

    Loose Bodies in the Knee

    Loose bodies are fragments of detached cartilage or bone inside the knee joint. These fragments may be free...

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  • Knee Fracture

    Knee Fracture

    A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. In younger individuals...

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  • Knee Sports Injuries

    Knee Sports Injuries

    Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other...

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  • Tibial Plateau Fracture

    Tibial Plateau Fracture

    A tibial plateau fracture is a crack or break on the top surface of the tibia or shinbone in the knee joint.

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  • Patellar Tendinitis

    Patellar Tendinitis

    Patellar tendinitis, also known as "jumper's knee", is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects...

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  • Meniscus Root Tear

    Meniscus Root Tear

    Meniscal root tears are characterized as soft tissue or bony root avulsion injuries or radial tears located...

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  • Women and ACL Injuries

    Women and ACL Injuries

    The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee that connects the femur...

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  • Knee Stress Fractures

    Knee Stress Fractures

    Stress fractures of the patella or knee are very rare. Approximately two out of 10,000 athletes may...

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  • Osgood Schlatter Disease

    Osgood Schlatter Disease

    Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition in older children and teenagers caused by excessive stress...

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  • Multiligament Knee Injuries

    Multiligament Knee Injuries

    Injury to more than one knee ligament is called a multiligament knee injury and may occur during sports or...

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  • Patellofemoral Arthritis

    Patellofemoral Arthritis

    Patellofemoral arthritis is an inflammatory condition characterized by loss of the smooth cartilage...

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  • Tibial Eminence Fractures

    Tibial Eminence Fractures

    The tibial eminence, also called the tibial spine, is a bony protuberance of the tibia (shin bone) that...

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  • Stress Fracture of the Tibia

    Stress Fracture of the Tibia

    A stress fracture of the tibia or shinbone is a thin fracture, also called a hairline fracture that occurs...

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  • Anterior Knee Pain

    Anterior Knee Pain

    Anterior knee pain is characterized by chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint.

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  • Anterior Tibial Slope Reducing

    Knee Common

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  • Patella Alta

    Knee Common

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  • Osteochondral Autograft Transfer (OATS)

    Knee Common

    Osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) is a type of cartilage transfer procedure.

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  • Osteochondral Allograft

    Knee Common

    Osteochondral grafting is a method of treating cartilage injuries that expose the underlying bone.

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  • Agili-C

    Knee Common

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  • Soccer Knee Injuries

    Knee Common

    Soccer is the world’s most popular sport that is fast-paced and a lot of fun to play. Although it is...

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  • Football Knee Injuries

    Knee Common

    American football, a very popular contact sport, is one of the leading causes of school sports injuries in...

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  • ALL

    Knee Common

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  • Alignment Joint Preservation

    Knee Common

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  • Knee Preservation Surgery

    Knee Common

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  • Cartiform

    Knee Common

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  • Ski Injuries

    Knee Common

    Skiing is a popular recreational activity that many engage in during the winter months. However, it can..

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  • Snowboard Injuries

    Knee Common

    Snowboarding is an exciting and thrilling sport, but it also comes with its own set of risks.

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  • Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair

    Knee Common

    Bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair (BEAR®) is an alternative procedure...

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  • Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Knee Injuries

    Knee Common

    Posterolateral corner (PLC) knee injuries commonly result from a force directed at the anteromedial aspect...

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