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Knee Conditions

Treatment/Condition

Definition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL)One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body.
Articular Cartilage Problems Articular Cartilage Problems Damaged cartilage in the knee joint.
Artificial Joint Replacement Artificial Joint Replacement Replacement of the knee due to arthritis.
Chondromalacia Patella Chondromalacia Patella Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap.
Collateral Ligament Injuries Collateral Ligament Injuries Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Hamstring Injuries Hamstring Injuries Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes.
Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Iliotibial Band Syndrome Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc.
Knee Anatomy Knee Anatomy Learn more about the structure of the knee.
Meniscal Injuries Meniscal Injuries Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Meniscal Surgery Meniscal Surgery Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee.
Osteoarthritis OsteoarthritisWear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint.
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis Dissecans Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.

Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint.
Patellar Tendonitis Patellar Tendonitis Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee.
Patellofemoral Problems Patellofemoral Problems Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap.
Pes Anserine Bursitis

Pes Anserine Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.

Plica Syndrome Plica Syndrome Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints.
Popliteal Cyst Popliteal Cyst Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries.
Prepatellar Bursitis Prepatellar Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee.
Quadriceps Tendonitis Quadriceps Tendonitis Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle.
Revision Arthroplasty Revision Arthroplasty Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out.
Tibial Osteotomy Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress.
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Less invasive knee replacement.
Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain.