The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations : one between the femur and tibia , and one between the femur and patella . It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus (a pivotal hinge joint), which permits flexion and extension as well as a slight medial and lateral rotation. Since in humans the knee supports nearly the whole weight of the body, it is vulnerable to both acute injury and the development of osteoarthritis . It is often grouped into tibiofemoral and patellofemoral components. (The fibular collateral ligament is often considered with tibiofemoral components.)
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I had a abi testing done and the reading I got from my knees up was over 1 and the reading I got from my knees down to my toes was 0.88. my question is, is the 0.88 something to worry about? is it a sign I have PAD
I have a 3 year old little girl she weighs 41 pounds and is 36 inches tall. On December 5th. during the night she woke up with one of ankles hurting. She cried for about 15 minutes and then stopped. Then on December 24th. she woke up with her...
Wear and tear in the knee joint, difficulty to walk, heard knuckle sounds while walking. Suggestion?
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Three years back while jogging, I slipped but didnt fell down. As a result had a wear and tear in the knee joint muscles and was unable to walk properly. Later, with the help of Physiotherapist I have...
I fell on my knee Yesterday and gradually it has become very painful mostly when it is bent and I have pins and needles going down my leg and foot. Any suggestions to what I've done to my knee?
Hello, I'm writing for my dad. A large bump/knot suddenly appeared below his knee cap. There is signs of brusing on and around the bump. He does not remember hitting this part of leg hard enough to cause this...
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I use to go to my office GYM almost alternative days. I ran for 30 Mints to 60 Mints based on my energy.
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1.I do have a problem of Knee pain.
I do warm up excise and Leg excise , Proper...
had meniscus surgery March 23. Large tear. No relief post-op. Doctor said take time. Had knee drained (bloody liquid) and two cort shots and four weeks PT. Asked for MRI again. Contrast MRI shows similar to first --...
A week before, early morning found my right foot got swelled. Along with it, carried on my daily activities. Since it was not cured, after 2 days, met an doctor who said it is ordinary swelling and prescribed me...
My age is 50 yrs. Doctor has suggested me knee resurfacing surgery, What is knee resurfacing ?
After knee resurfacing surgery can patient sit folded legs, can use indian toilets and can walk fast as like normal person ?
I am a healthy 30yr. old female who is 5'8 and weighs approximately 145lbs. My ankles and feet have been painfully swollen for almost 24hrs. My feet have become very blotchy with red spots, the areas are very tender with increased puffinessto...
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User : What skin cream do you recommend for dark patches on the elbow or on the kneww?
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User : hi i have met with accident long back and my knee got injured, the doctor who has examind said the lagiment is torn
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User : I am a 16 year old girl. Yesterday I went ice-skating and fell down on my knee. I have no bruising but there is a very large swollen and hard lump above my knee. I can still move my knee but it is...
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Anyone out there with any advice or insight? I played football last night, did not take any direct hits, but am having a hard time walking today. When I am sitting and my knee is at rest, it hurts like crazy if I put it in certain positions, with certain pressures. I'm wondering if I should just go see a doctor, or if I may just have a sore...
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hey i hit my knee a week ago and now i have a lump on the back of my leg and its sore hey i hit my knee a week ago and now i have a lump on the back of my leg and its sore
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Hi, I m residing at Delhi, I am 28 n slim. Soon to be married. The only thing I am disappointed in me is the shape of my legs. These aren t perfectly straight. ( Knocking knees kinda thing). Plz do let me know if u have any treatment for re-shaping of knee/ legs bones. I shall be highly obliged.
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Gd evng sir, My mother (aged about 60+) is facing serious pains at knee joints and up to the feet , the nerves are stretching so that she cant able to move. also the palms, feets are also getting splashing like baloons. i am very confuge regarding the reasons and preventions
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Hi,I have a problem for about 4 years,and that is when I sit down,I have a bad sound in my knees,like TEGH! Can you help me?
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My 4 yr old is a very, very active little guy, today I noticed that on his left knee on the inside it feels like a hard bump, he says it doesn t hurt. I asked him if he fell and he said no, he only said he did a split while playing. Could you please tell me what it could possibly be?
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I got road rash on my knee while skating. I had soap/washed peroxided and neosporined then wrapped it. The wraps fell off i let it air heal and scab... Went to my g/f s asked her to patch it up (just wrap it up to keep bugs like mosquito s off it as i was out working on a horse trailer) She put gentian violet anti infective 1% solution anti...
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I got road rash on my knee while skating. I had soap/washed peroxided and neosporined then wrapped it. The wraps fell off i let it air heal and scab... Went to my g/f s asked her to patch it up (just wrap it up to keep bugs like mosquito s off it as i was out working on a horse trailer) She put gentian violet anti infective 1% solution anti...
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I am 20. I have not done much running in the last year or so but I am again. Whenever I run I get a loose feeling in both my knees and both ankles are sore. I do not know if it is just getting back into shape that is causing this or if something else might be amiss.
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why does my knee click when i squat?
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