Knee Injuries

Nonsurgical treatment options for lateral collateral ligament tears are often recommended first and include the RICE method, over-the-counter pain medication, and physical therapy. Platelet rich plasma treatment, a form of regenerative medicine, may be recommended to certain individuals.

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.

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries often occur in sports, such as football or soccer, and may cause pain, swelling, and a decreased range of motion.

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears typically heal well after several weeks or months of nonsurgical treatments, such as over-the-counter pain medication and physical therapy. In some cases, PCL tears may require surgery to heal.

While posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears can happen to anyone, there are certain causes and risk factors, such as a direct blow to the knee or participation in certain sports, that make the likelihood of injury increase.

The time required to recover from meniscus repair surgery varies greatly and depends on the severity of the tear and whether another procedure was done simultaneously.

Learn the soft tissue structures that make up the knee, including articular cartilage, menisci, tendons, and more.

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

Common surgical procedures for knee hyperextension include arthroscopy and reconstruction. Learn the differences and indications.