Knee

Knees are some of the most complex joints on the human body and often a common cause of chronic pain. While being active and exercising regularly is one of the best ways to keep your knees strong and healthy, injuries and diseases can still occur, causing varied amounts of pain and discomfort. Here are some common knee conditions which occur among millions of men and women: Bursitis - Repeated bending, kneeling, or jumping can irritate the small amount of fluid under the skin above your joint, also known as the bursa sac. This can lead to a condition known as bursitis. The [...]

Knee pain is a common complaint and there are several factors that can cause it. Management of knee pain is in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for that diagnosis. Knee pain can be either referred pain or related to the knee joint itself. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. There are four compartments to the knee. These are the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment and the superior tibiofibular joint. The components of each of these compartments can suffer from repetitive strain, injury or disease.