Causes of Knee Pain
Medial Collaterial Ligament (MCL) Injury
medial collateral ligament (or MCL) is one of four ligaments that act
to stabilize the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament may be
injured in isolation, or in combination with the meniscus and other
ligaments within the joint.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
The anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) is one of four ligaments that act to stabilize the knee joint. ACL may be injured in isolation, or in combination with the meniscus and other ligaments within the joint. Knee buckling is a common symptom.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Chondromalacia (Runner's Knee)
Chondromalacia patellae, also called Runner's Knee, is a common orthopedic condition that refers to softening of the articular cartilage of the kneecap.
Patellar Subluxation and Dislocation
Also called an unstable kneecap, patients who experience this painful condition have a patella that does not track evenly within its groove on the femur.
Prepatellar bursitis, or Housemaid's Knee Syndrome, is a condition of swelling and inflammation over the front of the knee. This is commonly seen in patients who kneel for extended periods, such as carpet layers and gardeners.
Patellar tendonitis, also call jumper's knee, is pain in the band of tissue that connects the kneecap to the shin bone.
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
The quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon (or patellar ligament) are important components of the extensor mechanism of the knees. Treatment of injuries of the quadriceps or patellar tendon may require surgery if fully ruptured.