A new study has shown that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can help knee arthritis sufferers. The study demonstrated that PRP injections into the knees of sufferers reduced pain and improved function and that the effect wasRead more “Platelet-rich plasma for Knee Arthritis”
Knee Conditions Archives
Advanced Knee Arthritis
When arthritis of the knee has become more advanced and painful such that the life of the person affected is severely affected and where conservative measures (as outlined in the “Early Knee Arthritis” section) haveRead more “Advanced Knee Arthritis”
Early Knee Arthritis
In early arthritis of the knee the focus of treatment is to relieve symptoms and to try to prevent the disease progressing to more severe arthritis which would require joint replacement. This general philosophy isRead more “Early Knee Arthritis”
Pre-patellar Bursitis
What is Pre-patellar Bursitis Also known as “housemaids knee” this is a condition affecting the small soft tissue bursa that lies over the front of the patella. It becomes inflamed and painful. This can occur dueRead more “Pre-patellar Bursitis”
Patella Tendinopathy Treatment
What is Patella Tendinopathy? Sometimes the patella tendon (linking the lower border of the patella to the front of the shin bone) becomes painful. This is usually an overuse type injury, but various factors may makeRead more “Patella Tendinopathy Treatment”
Patella (Kneecap) Problems
Pain at the front of the knee can be caused by patella (knee cap) problems. The patella can also dislocate and this can happen recurrently. Pain from the kneecap can be caused by damage toRead more “Patella (Kneecap) Problems”
Getting through airport security smoothly with a Hip or Knee Implant
When travelling having had a hip or knee replacement, the implant is likely to set off airport detectors. This is not usually problematic as airport security staff are accustomed to such situations, but it isRead more “Getting through airport security smoothly with a Hip or Knee Implant”
Hoffa’s Syndrome Treatment
The fat pad is a pad of fat that lies behind the knee cap and patella tendon. It can become inflamed and swollen and can cause pain by becoming trapped in the front of theRead more “Hoffa’s Syndrome Treatment”
Plica Syndrome
The medial plica is a structure that occurs normally in all knees. In some cases, however, it can be injured and become thickened. As a result it rubs on the medial (inner) condyle of the kneeRead more “Plica Syndrome”
Ligament Injuries
The main ligaments in the knee are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. These different ligaments have different restraining functions in the knee and are injured by different injuryRead more “Ligament Injuries”