This illustrated guide includes exercises and activities designed to restore muscle strength and mobility to your knee following arthroscopic surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
The posterior cruciate ligament is in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the thighbone to the shinbone. An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament requires a powerful force. Injuries are often due to a blow to the knee while it is bent.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Learn when arthroscopic knee surgery is necessary and how tools like PeekMed and robotics improve outcomes and surgical precision.| blog.peekmed.com
Osteoarthritis, also known as "wear and tear" arthritis, occurs when the cartilage that cushions and protects the ends of your bones gradually wears away. This leads to pain and stiffness that worsens over time, making it difficult to do daily activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Patellofemoral arthritis affects the underside of the patella (kneecap) and the channel-like groove in the femur (thighbone) that the patella rests in. It causes pain in the front of your knee and can make it difficult to kneel and go up and down stairs.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A meniscal transplant replaces the damaged knee meniscus with donor cartilage. Meniscal transplants are not right for everyone. If you already have arthritis in your knee, a meniscal transplant may not help you. But for a select group of people, meniscal transplants can offer significant pain relief.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This article discusses the 9 most common causes of crackling, popping, creaking, and other symptoms in the knees — including when you should see a doctor to have them checked out.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee" because it is common in people who participate in sports.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament are rare; most ACL injuries are complete or near complete tears.| 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