Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Knee Injuries.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Guide to Knee Joint Anatomy

Also known as "jumper's knee," patellar tendinitis refers to overuse of and inflammation in the patellar tendon.

Patellofemoral syndrome causes pain in the knee joint due to the knee cap not tracking smoothly during movement. Learn the typical symptoms and treatments.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when the knee is overused. During the diagnosis, the knee joint is evaluated, and other conditions are identified or ruled out.

Severe kneecap dislocations that don't respond to nonsurgical treatment may require surgery to repair the kneecap and other injured nearby structures.

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