This week we are going to discuss the very important ligaments of the knee which provide stability and control of knee motion. First, the anterior cruciate ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament or ...

Belgian surgeons' discovery of the purpose of a previously unknown knee ligament may be a game changer for injured athletes. The anterolateral ligament (ALL) could be the reason behind a common sports ...

Internal derangement of the knee (IDK) describes disorders affecting the knee joint. These can include a torn meniscus, loose bodies in the knee, cartilage damage, and damaged collateral or cruciate ...

The procedure was conducted in a live surgery format and represented the maiden clinical implementation of artificial ligaments in knee ligament reconstruction in Indonesia. "The use of artificial ...

Forward Alan Pulido of Sporting KC lies on the field after injuring his knee during a match against LAFC in June 2021. A soccer knee injury, when it involves a torn ligament, can require surgery, ...

Most people experience knee pain at some point in their lives. Sports, exercise, and other activities can cause muscle strains, tendinitis, and more serious injuries to ligaments and cartilage. It’s ...

Many people’s knees squeak, crack, or crackle, a phenomenon known as crepitus. Most of the time, it’s no big deal at all. But a loud popping sound accompanied by pain and swelling indicates an injury.

How is the knee designed, and what is its function? The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. This joint has an ...

A hyperextended knee — or knee hyperextension — develops when the knee joint bends the wrong way and can damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...

The San Antonio Spurs say an MRI showed center Victor Wembanyama sustained no ligament damage in his injured left knee, and ...