Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain and swelling. Engaging in competitive sports may contribute to its development. Doctors may ...

MRI findings from 760 such patients showed that 61 (8%) had issues other than plain meniscal tears that, in normal clinical practice, would alter their management, according to Stacy E. Smith, MD, of ...

If you experience knee pain after sitting with your legs bent, it may be caused by arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, or patellofemoral pain. If your knees hurt when sitting, it may be from sitting in ...

Two common drivers of pain are inflammation and irritation due to use. But which one must be targeted for effective care?

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

Skiing, playing soccer, or heavy lifting from a squat–many everyday and sports movements share a bitter commonality: They are ...

Correspondence to Dr Robert F LaPrade, Orthopedic Surgery, Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina - Crosstown, Edina, MN 55435, USA; laprademdphd{at}gmail.com Objective To map the current literature evaluating ...

A recent meta-analysis examined 217 trials involving 15,684 participants and six types of exercise to manage knee ...

Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear ...

A patient with diabetes may share that they’ve been experiencing persistent knee pain. Could this be an overlooked symptom of diabetes? Understanding more about knee pain can help you treat your ...

Lori Pierce, 61, was excited to get her life back after knee surgery, but nothing could have prepared her family for what was about to happen.