Knee & Leg
The knee is the largest joint in the body and is vital to its motion. Because we use our knees so much, they are especially vulnerable to injury. And because it is comprised of so many parts, many things with the knee can go wrong.
More information about the knee and leg is available from the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, of which YOA is a member. Visit the Academy links below to learn more.
Broken Bones and Injuries
Common Knee Injuries
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
Fractures
Fractures of the Proximal Tibia
Growth Plate Fractures
Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures
Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Shinbone Fractures Overview
Stress Fractures
Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
Tears and Instability
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Meniscal Tear
Patellar Tendon Tear
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Unstable Kneecap
Pain Syndromes
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Shin Splints
Diseases and Syndromes
Bowed Legs
Knee Tendon Bursitis
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Limb Length Discrepancy
Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Knee
Frequently Asked Questions about Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis Statistics
Pain Syndromes
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Compartment Syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Joint Replacement
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement
Knee Implants
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Nonsurgical Treatment
Care of Casts and Splints
How to Use Crutches, Canes and Walkers
Knee Exercises
Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis
Arthroscopy and Reconstruction
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscal Transplants
Considerations
Postoperative Care
Activities After a Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
Prevention and Safety
Athletic Shoes
Care of the Aging or Post-Traumatic Knee
Patient Stories
A Patient's Experience with Arthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Osteoarthritis of the Knees
A Patient's Experience with Torn ACL
A Patient's Experience with Vitamin D Deficiency/Fragility Fracture
Resources
Additional Resources on the Knee