Knee injury accounts for 41% of all sports injuries. One fifth of them involve the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Other injuries include meniscus tears, posterior cruciate ligament tears, articular ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why one should think twice before getting cortisone shots for knee pain.

Surgical techniques have been described for intra-articular and extra-articular reconstructions of the ACL, using iliotibial band, the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons, the patella tendon ...

Knee hyperextension occurs when the knee joint bends backward beyond its normal range of motion. Depending on the severity, this injury can cause damage to the ligaments or tendons that support ...

Knee Ligament Injuries. Ligament injuries tend to happen suddenly when the knee either buckles or is forced into an awkward position. They can range from a partial tear that may h ...

But over time, frequent cortisone shots can actually do more harm than good - leading to cartilage breakdown and weakening the tendons and ligaments around your knee. Research shows that repeated ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

BHUBANESWAR: Orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert Dr Sarthak Patnaik has conducted an advanced surgery and placed ...

"You will probably never run again," were the words marathon runner Caryn Honig heard when told she needed a knee replacement ...

France superstar Antoine Dupont confirmed on Sunday that he has ruptured the ligaments in his right knee after being substituted in his his team's Six Nations win. Such an injury usually comes ...