Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common elective surgeries in the United States, with 680,150 procedures performed in 2014, a number that is projected to increase by 189% to 1.28 ...

Treatment with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound can hasten the healing of torn ligaments in the knee, while the use of NSAID drugs, such as Celebrex (celecoxib) and Motrin (ibuprofen), has the opposite ...

Often regarded primarily as an integral screening tool used throughout pregnancy, ultrasound carries a particular connotation that usually relates to infants, or the OB/GYN field. While this is not ...

Orthotics and exercise outperform medication: simple therapies offer greater relief for knee osteoarthritis with fewer risks.

Introduction Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) is a common injury in those sports causing high-torque forces on the patella. Several investigations have tried to elucidate its aetiology, being ...

Background: Jumper’s knee patellar tendinopathy is well known to be a common and difficult injury in volleyball. Knowledge about its aetiology and pathogenesis is sparse. Objective: To prospectively ...

Pain in the top, or front, of the knee — also known as anterior knee pain — has several possible causes. If the top, or front, of the knee hurts, it may be due to tendonitis, arthritis, or another ...

The knee is one of the most important joints. It enables you to walk, squat, and climb steps. A knee sprain can seriously affect your quality of life by making these everyday movements difficult and ...