You should be aware of a hard knobbly bone that rests in front of your knee. It is called the kneecap, and it gives the muscles in your thigh leverage when you extend your leg. The kneecap also helps protect other parts of your knee. While a network of ligaments and tendons keep your kneecap in [Read More]
Knee Pain
Recovery From A Meniscus Tear
The knee has 2 C-shaped pieces of cartilage that serve as buffers between the shinbone and thighbone. When the cartilage tears, it is known as a meniscus tear. A meniscus tear happens when you forcefully twist or rotate the knee. This is a very common knee injury that often develops when playing [Read More]
Why Should You Visit a Knee Doctor?
The knees support the weight of your body, allowing you to sit down, stand up, run, walk, and carry out your daily activities. Regular use of the knees over time, or heavy use due to sports, can result in knee injury – which can lead to a lot of pain and even disability. If any damage incurred by [Read More]
Preparing For Knee Replacement Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the human body, and it is often vulnerable to injury, wear and tear issues, and conditions such as arthritis. Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons with around 700,000 performed each year in the [Read More]
Diagnosis and Treatment of an Unstable Kneecap
Knees are crucial components of everything you do when you are on your feet. Any injury to the knee can bring your life to a halt. Having an injury, such as an unstable kneecap, can create unpleasant symptoms that can do just that. When your kneecap is securely in its groove, your movement will [Read More]
