Patellar tendon tears involve the partial or complete rupture of the band of connective tissue that attaches the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia). A tendon is a cord ...

A "locked knee" means you can't straighten your knee or you can't bend it. It can be a very painful condition that limits not only the knee's range of motion—the degree to which the joint can move—but ...

Background Patellofemoral pain and osteoarthritis are prevalent and associated with substantial pain and functional impairments. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are recommended for research ...

Whether you like flying down steep, technical trails, or you prefer to cruise at a more sedate pace, some form of knee protection while riding is a good idea. Even the best, or most careful riders, ...

The best knee-high boots for women—including our top picks like Margaux’s Bleecker and Reformation’s Frances—are comfortable for day or night, provide warmth in cold weather and feature ...

The "That feeling when knee surgery is tomorrow" meme, also known as the Blue Grinch meme, expresses a specific emotional state associated with a pending knee surgery. The meme which gained ...

Correspondence to: M J Callaghan Centre for Rehabilitation Science, University of Manchester, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK; michael.callaghanman.ac.uk Background: ...

The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps muscle — located on the upper part of the front side of your leg — to your knee cap (patella). The tendon helps straighten the knee and allows you ...

One of the most common sports injuries are knee injuries. From blown-out ACLs (ouch) and meniscus tears to irritating twinges, there's myriad ways you can experience pain or discomfort in your ...

It has resonated with a wide audience online. The “Blue Grinch” meme expresses the intense, mixed feelings of anticipation and dread before knee surgery. The phrase "That Feeling When Knee ...

1 Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India ...