About the Interactive of Knee

Have Knee pain? Click on one of the pictures below and point to the area of the knee where it hurts. Click to see some of the conditions that cause knee symptoms in that area.

Knee Pain

Click on an area of the knee for a list of some symptoms that may produce pain in that area.

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    Chondromalacia Patella Chondromalacia patella is a common condition characterised by softening, weakening and damage of the cartilage. The condition is most often seen among young athletes and older adults who have arthritis of the knee.Read more
    Osgood Schatter’s Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition of an overuse injury that occurs in the knee region of growing children and adolescents. This is caused by inflammation of the tendon located below the knee cap.Read more
    Patellar Dislocation Dislocation of the patella occurs when the patella moves out of the patellofemoral groove, (called as trochlea) onto a bony head of the femur. If the knee cap partially comes out of the groove, it is called as subluxation and if the kneecap completely comes out, it is called as dislocation.Read more
    Jumper's Knee Jumper's knee, also known as "patellar tendinitis" is an inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. This tendon helps in extension of the lower leg.Read more
    Anterior Knee Pain Anterior knee pain is a characterized by a chronic pain over the front and center of the knee joint. It is common in athletes, active adolescents (especially girls) and overweight individuals.Read more

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    Hamstring Strain A hamstring strain is an excessive stretch or tearing of hamstring muscles which are located at the back of the thigh. It is a common injury particularly seen in athletes who participate in sports activities that requires running, jumping, and kicking.Read more
    Baker’s cyst A Baker’s cyst or popliteal cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops into a lump behind the knee. This causes stiffness, tightness and pain behind your knee. It is commonly seen in women and people aged over 40 (although it can develop at any age).Read more
    Posterior Cruciate Ligament injuries The posterior cruciate ligament is usually injured by a direct impact, such as a motor vehicle accident when the knee forcefully strikes against the dashboard or during sports participation when a twisting injury or overextension of the knee can also cause PCL injury.Read more
    ACL Injuries Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the common injuries of the knee. An injury to the ACL commonly occurs during sports or activities that involve twisting, overextension, landing from a jump incorrectly, and abrupt change in direction or speed of movements.Read more

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    Lateral meniscus Syndrome The lateral meniscus is the outer meniscus of the knee joint and gives a cushioning effect during weight bearing activities. Lateral meniscus syndrome is characterised by an injury caused by the tearing of the cartilage tissue.Read more
    Iliotibial band syndrome Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury resulting from the inflammation of iliotibial band. Iliotibial band is a tough group of fibers that begins at the iliac crest of hip and runs along the outside of the thigh, to get attached to the outer side of the shin bone just below the knee joint.Read more
    Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint.Read more
    Tibial Plateau fractures Tibial plateau fractures may occur due to high-speed accidents, fall from a height, or low-impact stress or injury in a compromised bone due to cancer, infection or osteoporosis. The bone may fracture into one or many parts or compress under the force.Read more

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    Knee Pain Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals from different age groups. It not only affects movement but also impacts the quality of life of the individual. An injury or disease of the knee joint or any structure surrounding the knee can result in knee pain.Read more
    MCL sprain The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), a band of tissue present on the inside of your knee joint, connects your thigh bone and shin bone (bone of your lower leg). The MCL maintains the integrity of the knee joint and prevents it from bending inward.Read more
    Meniscal Tear A meniscal tear is a tear that occurs in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus is a small, "C" shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint. Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint.Read more
    Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint (cartilage).Read more
    Kneecap Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa in front of the kneecap (patella) is known as kneecap bursitis or prepatellar bursitis. Kneecap bursitis is often caused due to pressure applied on the knees with constant kneeling, conditions such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis, a direct blow to the kneecap while playing sports such as basketball, football and wrestling, or due to infection.Read more

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