Knee

The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. It is the knee area, where the thigh, the patella and the shin bones meet.  A number of ligaments stabilise the bony structure of the knee, which is highly unstable. The knee joint permits flexion/extension, and a slight rotation. 

Due to its complex structure and the great pressure on the knees, knee injuries and signs of wear are quite common.

Acute Injuries

  • Ligament injury: anterior/posterior cruciate ligament, medial/lateral collateral ligament
  • Meniscus injury
  • cartilage injury
  • Tibia plateau fracture
  • Fracture of the knee cap (patella)
  • Dislocation of the knee cap (patella)
  • Rupture oft he patella ligament/ rupture of the quadriceps tendon
  • Bursa injury

Chronic problems

  • Meniscus deneration and rupture
  • Cartilage damage(e.g. after injury)
  • runner´s knee (Iliotibial friction syndrome)
  • Jumper´s knee (Insertional Tendinosis of the patella tendon)
  • Osgood Schlatter´s disease
  • Valgus/varus deformity (X/O- Legs)
  • prosthetic replacement of the knee
  • hemiprosthesis (partial)  of the knee








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