An intervention combining passive joint mobilization to realign the patellar (kneecap) position, along with exercise to maintain it, can reduce pain and improve function and quality in life in ...

From February 1994 to October 1996, 15 consecutive patients had primary repair of a ruptured patellar tendon with early range of motion initiated postoperatively. During the study period, 6 other ...

Although patellofemoral pain is common in all populations, it is especially prevalent in females. The pain, which is located in the front of the knee, originates in the joint between the patella (knee ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patellofemoral chondrosis/arthrosis is extremely common. It is often an incidental finding and has been reported ...

Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage of a person’s kneecap softens. It is common in athletes of high impact sports or those who have arthritis in their knees. Chondromalacia patella is ...

What Is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee isn't just for runners, and it’s not one particular injury. It's a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can result from many different problems. You might ...

Your knee is the largest joint in your body. The kneecap, or patella, is the bone that covers your knee. The patella provides a mechanical advantage to the quadriceps muscle, which allows your legs to ...

As with athlete’s foot, there can at least be a small level of pride in developing a condition with a name that confirms you’re the sporty type. However, names aside, runner’s knee can be a big ...

Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain around the patella or kneecap and in the front of the knee. Also known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee, it ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bicompartmental knee arthroplasty is one of the hottest topics in knee replacement surgery. Treating end-stage ...

Your patella is a triangular-shaped bone in the front of your knee that’s also known as your kneecap. About 1 to 2 percent of people have a bipartite patella, which means their patella is made up of ...