Knee Conditions

Arthritis, or degenerative osteoarthritis, of the knee is caused by long term wear and tear to the cartilage that naturally cushions the knee joint. This...

Knee problems in children and young people As children become more involved in extreme sports such as skiing and snowboarding and are generally more active...

What are knee cartilage injuries? Within the knee joint, the cartilage – the joint surface covering the ends of the bones – acts as a...

What is knee dislocation? A dislocated knee is a serious injury in which the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) become disconnected. This...

What is knee dislocation? A dislocated knee is a serious injury in which the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) become disconnected. This...

What are knee tendon injuries? Tendons connect muscles to bones. They are made of strong, flexible bands of tissue that help your bones and joints...

What is kneecap (patella) dislocation? A dislocated kneecap occurs when the patella (kneecap) that sits over the front of the knee comes out of its...

The kneecap is a small bone at the front of the knee at the point where the thigh bone and shin bone meet. It protects...

What is kneecap (patella) instability? The kneecap (patella) is in the V-shaped groove at the bottom of the thigh bone, the trochlear groove.. The knee...

What is Meniscal Damage? There are two meniscal cartilages in the knee that act as shock-absorbers – one on the inner and one on the...

What are sports injuries affecting the knee? Sports injuries can affect the ligaments and tendons around the knee. Ligaments are the thick bands of rubbery...