The kneecap, also known as the patella, is a small, triangular bone that sits in front of the knee joint. It helps to protect the knee joint and to keep the thigh muscles in line. Kneecap injuries are ...

The extent of the labral tear determines the severity of your symptoms. When degenerative tears begin, they're small or may only cause fraying on the ligament's edges. Your symptoms are mild at first ...

Because ACL tears often happen in the same way, and because they are much more common than patella dislocations, it is important to rule out an ACL tear. In rare cases a patient comes in with an ACL ...

Chondromalacia patella is the breakdown of cartilage on the underside ... To diagnose runner's knee, your doctor will perform a physical exam and discuss your medical history and symptoms. If the ...

What Is a Dislocated Kneecap? A dislocated kneecap is when the bone in the front of the knee — called the kneecap or patella — slides out of place. The kneecap sits on the front of the knee joint.

In older adults, the meniscus is worn down and less flexible. It can tear easily, even with regular, everyday activity. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Meniscus Tear? Symptoms of a meniscus tear ...

In more severe cases, the bruising may affect the bone. Symptoms of an MCL injury tend to correlate with the extent of the injury. MCL injuries are usually graded on a scale: A more severe tear ...

What are the symptoms of luxating patella in dogs ... He thinks there’s a high chance she’ll rupture her cruciate at some ...

Acute patella dislocations account for approximately 2%–3% of knee injuries and are therefore a relatively common presentation in the accident and emergency department. The majority of patella ...

We retrospectively reviewed 57 open patella fractures treated at our institution between 1976 and 1989. Forty-four patients with 47 fractures (cases) were available for follow-up a mean of 9.4 ...