Active teenagers or young adults who participate in sports sometimes experience pain in the front of the knee, usually underneath the kneecap. This type of pain is not usually caused by a physical abnormality in the knee, but by overuse or inadequate stretching.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
When people begin a new exercise program, they often push their bodies too far and put themselves at risk for injury. The common notion that exercise must be really hard or painful to be beneficial is simply wrong. Moderation is the key to safe exercise.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During the past several years, much has been written about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential effectiveness in the treatment of some injuries. Although it is not exactly clear how PRP works, laboratory studies have shown that it can potentially speed up the healing process in some injuries.| orthoinfo.aaos.org