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Illustration of a knee joint in a teal circle, highlighting the bones and joint structure. The image shows the bent knee, emphasizing the anatomical components such as the femur, tibia, and patella.

Knee Disorders

The knee connects the thigh with the lower leg and consists of two articulations. One is between the large thigh bone (femur) and the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). The second connects the femur and patella (the kneecap).

Our knee specialists are devoted to providing you with the highly specialized care you need.

What is Knee Pain?

Knee pain is very common especially in athletes, people who work out and people who are on their feet all day. The most common problems, when it comes to knee pain, are issues with the kneecap.

A person wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and black shorts is holding their right knee with both hands, indicating potential pain or injury. They are wearing a black watch on their left wrist. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.

What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee pain causes can be put into three categories:

  1. Acute injury: Such as a broken bone, torn ligament, meniscal tear, dislocation or fractures
  2. Medical condition: Such as arthritis, gout, infections
  3. Chronic pain: Such as osteoarthritis, patellar syndromes, tendinitis, bursitis

What are Knee Pain Symptoms and Signs?

Knee pain can happen in any area of the knee. Pain in the back of the knee could be caused by a condition called a “Baker Cyst.” Inflammation of the knee could be caused by a torn meniscus, a fracture or even a condition called “Runner’s Knee.”

Some signs and symptoms of knee pain include:

  • difficulty walking
  • unable to extend the knee
  • locking of the knee
  • redness and swelling
  • shifting your weight to the opposite knee and foot, caused by discomfort
  • limping caused by discomfort

Knee Conditions Treated:

  • ACL Tears
  • Meniscus injuries
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee replacements

Whether you injured your knee in sports, in a recreational activity, suffered an accident, or have an arthritis-related condition, our knee surgeons would be pleased to help you!

Recent News On Knee Disorders

Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

Sometimes called “runners knee,” patellofemoral pain is very common in people who participate in sports. Supportive knee braces for patellofemoral pain syndrome are a common way of relieving pain, but not the only form of recognized treatment.