Knee Injuries and Disorders

Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have knee problems. Knee problems can cause pain and difficulty walking.

Arthritis is the most common disease that affects bones in your knees. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling. Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries.

Treatment of knee problems depends on the cause. In some cases your doctor may recommend knee replacement.

External Resources

Common Orthopedic Disorders - Knee - Description of several conditions and injuries of the knee, by Richard S. Glosser, M.D.

The Wellington Knee Surgery Unit - UK based clinic which treats patients with disorders of the knee ranging from children's abnormalities, knee ligament and cartilage injuries to arthritic conditions.

Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center - Dr. Chadwick Prodromos specializes in knee and shoulder disorders and athletic injuries. Located in Glenview.

Brow Farm Wheat Products - Microwavable wheat bags to relieve sports injuries such as whiplash, knee injuries, back pain, and joint disorders.

Arthroscopy and Spinal Endoscopy Centre - Specializes in treatment of sports injuries, spine and knee disorders.

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