A hyperextended knee is when the knee joint bends backward, putting pressure on the knee. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options today.

Complex and strenuous movements at the knee are modulated by ligamentous structures surrounding the joint. One of these ligaments, the anterolateral ligament (ALL), has continuously puzzled ...

The human knee is a complex joint that contains three bones: the femur, patella, and tibia. Ligaments are rope-like pieces of tissue that attach these three bones and stabilize your knee.

A recent article in CPT Assistant (April 2009) instructs coders to report CPT code 27428 for reconstruction of the ACL and 27428-59 for reconstruction of the PCL, so it would be appropriate to report ...

Outside, or lateral, knee pain is a common condition resulting from a range of injuries or underlying medical conditions that affect the outer side of the knee joint. Symptoms of lateral knee pain ...

Common causes of knee joint pain may include overuse, arthritis, and injury. A person may manage symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications or adopt some lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a ...

Most cases of outside or lateral knee pain are related to injuries to the ligaments and tendons of the knee or from wear and tear over time. Treatment is available.

Your ACL isn’t the only knee ligament that can get injured. However, an injury to your posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) at the back of your knee joint is less common than an ACL injury.

Why does my knee hurt? There are many causes of knee pain, and ligament injuries are high on the list. In fact, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are so common that an estimated one in ...

Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmDMedically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Several types of injections are used to relieve knee arthritis symptoms, such as steroid injections ...

Desmoid tumor is characterized by infiltrative growth and a tendency towards recurrence; however, unlike sarcoma, it never metastasizes. To avoid local recurrence, an early diagnosis is required ...