Pain in the front of the knee often results from injury or overuse of the muscles and joints. It can also be a symptom of conditions such as arthritis. Treatment may include rest, pain relief, and ...

When soccer players suffer from pain around the front of their knee, they are likely experiencing a condition known as patellofemoral pain. This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the kneecap ...

Correspondence to Dr Tjerk Sleeswijk Visser, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands; t.sleeswijkvisser{at}erasmusmc.nl Patient A: At age 16 (now 11 years ago), ...

The vast majority of torn anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) can heal themselves with the help of a specialised knee brace, a small study has found. A ruptured ACL is a common sports injury that is ...

Many cycling injuries occur due to overuse of the joints of the lower body, especially the knees. This article looks at how common knee pain from cycling is, areas where the pain typically occurs, ...

Orthobiologics as an adjunct in treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: cell-based therapies facilitate improved postoperative outcomes in the setting of acetabular chondral lesions-a ...

A hyperextended knee, or knee hyperextension, happens when the knee joint bends the wrong way, which may damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...

A partial knee replacement is a surgery to replace one portion of your knee with artificial parts. Your knee contains three parts called compartments. There are three types of partial knee replacement ...