Patellar Dislocation

Patellar Dislocation

The patella, commonly called the kneecap, is one of the main bones that make up the knee joint and is to the front of the joint. It is a triangular sesamoid bone (i.e. a bone embedded in a tendon) that sits in the patella-femoral groove which is a hollow or notch at...
Knock Knees: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Knock Knees: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Knock Knees, also known as Genu Valgum, is an orthopedic condition that causes the knees to bend inwards and touch each other. The condition is common during a child’s developmental stage, till the age of 2 or 3 years and gets self-corrected with age. However, in rare...
ACL Tear: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

ACL Tear: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four knee ligaments that provide support and stability to the joint. A sudden change in direction or pivot on a locked knee can cause the ACL to tear, thus, causing pain. The injury is most commonly seen in athletes...
Patellar Dislocation

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Iliotibial Band Syndrome is an injury caused due to overuse of the knee or thigh muscles. The Iliotibial band is a bunch of fibers which begin near the pelvis and joins the tibia after running along the outer side of the thighs. This band is also linked to the muscles...
Patellar Dislocation

Kneecap Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Kneecap Bursitis or Prepatellar Bursitis is a condition where the bursa in the front of the kneecap gets inflamed. Bursae are little, jelly-filled sacs located throughout the body providing cushioning to the bones and soft tissues. However, sometimes the bursa may...

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