Runner’s knee

“Runner’s knee” refers to a group of several medical conditions that cause pain around the front of the knee. It is common among athletes who place heavy stress on the knees during their sport eg. , running, basketball, skiing, cycling and soccer. What causes runner’s knee? Patellar maltracking (Misaligned kneecap) Patella dislocation Excessive training or overuse…

PCL Injury

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the important ligaments that maintain the stability of the knee joint. Where is the PCL, and what does it do? The PCL is located near the back of the knee joint. It connects the femur to the tibia and prevents excessive backward movement of the tibia under the…

Patella or Quadriceps

The patellar tendon and the quadriceps tendon are part of the extensor mechanism that works to straighten the knee. The Quadriceps tendon is the insertion of the Quadriceps muscle on to the patella while the patella tendon connects the patella to the tibia. How does the injury happen? When you fall on to a bent…

Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing sector in India. Advantages of medical treatment in India include reduced costs, the availability of latest medical technologies and a growing compliance on international quality standards, as well as the fact that foreigners are less likely to face a language barrier in India. The Indian government has also made…

Hondromalacia Patella

The patella or kneecap normally glides up and down in the groove in the front of the lower end of the knee. When there is a problem with the alignment or when the knee is overused, there can be wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella. This is called Chondromalacia patella (chondro=cartilage; malacia=softening).…

Bursitis

Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that are present between tense tendinous structures and bony prominences and serve to reduce friction between these structures. There are multiple bursae around the knee joint. The pes anserine bursa, which is located between the tibia and three tendons of the hamstrings at the inside of the knee, is usually…