One of the most frequently encountered knee injuries, especially among athletes, is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. It can happen in various scenarios, with some of the most common being rapid changes in direction (like cutting or pivoting), landing from a jump, or a direct impact to the
Read more-
ACL Tears
-
MCL and LCL Sprains
A knee sprain refers to a ligamentous injury of the knee. Most of the time, this injury is sports related resulting from a twist or a direct blow. The end result of the trauma is either a stretched ligaments(s), a partially or completely torn ligament(s). Pain, swelling, and a sense of instability while
Read more -
Meniscal Tears
Meniscus is a C-shaped pad in the knee that provides cushion in the knee and helps guide the bones of the knee as it bends and straightens..The meniscus can become torn through sporting activities or can be associated with the degenerative aging process. The presence of a meniscus tear does not mandate
Read more -
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osgood Schlatter disease is an overuse injury that causes knee pain primarily in adolescents. There appears to be a predominance of males who are affected. There usually is inflammation in the area where your Patellar tendon attaches to your shinbone.Sometimes a piece of bone may be seen in the area
Read more -
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition related to wear and tear of the knee joint. Most patients with knee arthritis can achieve some measure of pain relief from nonsurgical options like lifestyle modification, exercise and physical therapy, injections, braces and use of supportive devices.
Read more -
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's knee)
Patellar Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone. It is sometimes known as jumper's knee because people who are involved with sports that involve jumping (i.e., volleyball or basketball) are more likely to develop this condition. Pain and swelling inferior
Read more