What is a Knee Bursitis? Knee bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac (bursa) situated near your knee joint. Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons, muscles and skin near your joints. There are three major bursae of the knee. Bursitis is usually not infectious, but the bursa…
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, and it’s located on the inside of the knee. It is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the medial epicondyle (the bony structure where the femur and tibia meet) to the medial condyle (the bony structure where…
What is patellar tendonitis? Patellar Tendinitis (Patellar tendinopathy or as it is commonly known patellar tendonitis or tendinitis) is an overuse injury affecting your knee joint. It is the result of your patella tendon being over-stressed. A common name for it is Jumper’s Knee. Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap…
What is Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury? (PCL Injury) Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (PCL injury) happens far less often than does injury to the knee’s more vulnerable counterpart, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The posterior cruciate ligament and ACL connect your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). If either ligament is torn, it might cause pain,…
GOUT ARTHRITIS Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis that usually affects the big toe but can develop in any joint, including one or both of the knees. It forms when your body has high levels of uric acid. This acid forms sharp crystals that cause sudden bouts of pain, swelling, and tenderness. KNEE…
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect your knees and any other joint in your body. It’s an immune system disorder in which the body attacks itself, and especially the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease of the immune system. It affects multiple joints in the upper and well as the…
What meniscus tear ? Meniscus tear in the knee is a common injury, especially among athletes. Meniscus tear can be caused by twisting, bending, or direct blow to the knee. Symptoms of meniscus tear include swelling, pain when walking, and knee instability. Meniscus tear tear can be painful and debilitating. Unfortunately, it’s quite common. In…
What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Osteoarthritis of knee is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is a degenerative,” wear-and-tear” type of arthritis that occurs most often in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too. ~ In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the knee joint…
What is Planter Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest. Pain is also frequently brought…
What is a Shoulder Pain? Shoulder pain may arise from the shoulder joint itself or from any of the many surrounding muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Shoulder pain that comes from the joint usually worsens with activities or movement of your arm or shoulder. Referred shoulder pain usually doesn’t worsen when you move your shoulder. Shoulder…
