Patella dislocations are far more common than we previously thought. Many people assume that an athlete who feels a pop during an injury has torn their
Video: Patellar Dislocation and Surgical Decision Making
A patellar dislocation is a painful, uncommon cause of knee pain. There are many potential causes of a patellar dislocation. They include: sports injuries,
What is Patellar Tendonitis or a Jumpers Knee?
Your junior athlete and star of the basketball team is complaining of pain in the front of their knee. They complain that it hurts when they sprint, or jump.
Patellofemoral or Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescents
Pain in the front of the knee is a common complaint in teenagers and growing children. Anterior knee pain is common in teen athletes. It is particularly
What is Patella Subluxation ?
With patella subluxation, the kneecap is not moving in a groove on the top of the femur properly. Patella subluxation, or malalignment is a common cause
Physicians and An Online Presence : Patella Tendon Case Study
On Sunday November 29th, Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks suffered a patella tendon tear. The press was all over it. Mr Graham was an active part of
Pain In The Front Of The Knee: 6 Common Causes
Pain in the front of the knee or anterior knee pain is very common. Do any of these scenarios seem familiar to you? You come to a stairway and cringe at the
Patellar Tendon Tears
Patellar tendon tears are a relatively common and severe tendon injury. Patellar tendon tears will require surgery in order to enable you to walk or return to