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Knee[nee] – Anatomy. . The joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) and has a sesamoid bone called the patella (kneecap) that offers protection and increases the power of the muscles surrounding the knee.

Knee Conditions

Because of the knee joint’s complexity, injuries can occur from a specific event or with ”wear and tear.” In either case, typical symptoms include:

Swelling
Pain
Stiffness
Inability to stand or bear weight
Instability
Locking
Clicking, grinding, popping, crunching

If these symptoms persist for more than a week or worsen, despite conservative treatments like ice, rest and anti-inflammatory medications, you should make an appointment to have Dr. Chudik examine your knee. Delaying a diagnosis and the start of treatment often makes an injury worse and more difficult to treat.

Some of the more common knee injuries and conditions

Arthritis

Patellofemoral Arthritis
Unicompartmental Arthritis

Fractures

Joints

Meniscus, Cartilage and Joint Surface

Meniscus Tears
Cartilage Tears
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Discoid Meniscus
Meniscal Cyst

Ligaments

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Failed Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injuries
Multiple Knee ligament Injuries

Other Knee Disorders

Impingement
Avascular Necrosis
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Bipartite Patella
Osteochondroma
Patellofemoral Pain
Plica Syndrome
Bursitis
- Prepatellar
- Pes Ancerine
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Distal)

Tendons

Patellar Tendon Rupture
Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures
Hamstring (Distal) Ruptures
Patellar Tendinosis (Jumper’s Knee)
Quadriceps Rendinosis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome

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