The posterior cruciate ligament is located behind the knee and connects the thighbone to the shinbone. This ligament prevents the shinbone from moving back too far, and when torn it creates a painful condition.

This type of knee pain affects where the patella and femur meet, and it is common among athletes and physically active adults. Read more about the symptoms of patellofemoral knee pain.

The patellar tendon attaches the kneecap to the shinbone, and when this tendon tears it can create a very painful condition. There are two types of tears, learn more by clicking the link.

This condition is common among growing adolescents, and it is defined as inflammation of the knee where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia. Learn more about the symptoms of this disease by clicking the link below.

Similar to hip bursitis, knee tendon bursitis is the swelling of the bursa located between the tibia and tendons of the hamstring at the inside of the knee. This is usually very painful and can be caused by multiple factors.

There are many ways to injure a knee. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them by clicking the link below.

The knee conditioning program is the program that is offered to you after a serious injury or surgery. To learn more about how to start this program, click the link below.

A knee arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the knee using a small camera. To learn when a knee arthroscopy is recommended, click the link below.

This painful condition is caused by pressure buildup within the muscles, leading to a decrease in blood flow that restricts nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells. To learn more about the causes and symptoms, click the link below.

The most common knee injuries are tearing of the ACL, MCL, PCL, and torn cartilage. Learn more about these injuries by clicking the link below.