Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition affecting the cartilage of joints, more commonly in the knee. It affects active teenagers and young adults, leading to pain and swelling. What causes Osteochondritis Dissecans Knee, and how do we diagnose and treat it. What is Osteochondritis dissecans? OCD is caused by a loss of blood supply [...]
Posterolateral knee pain can be a challenging problem for active people. The outside corner of the knee is complex, made up of multiple ligaments, tendons, and muscles — so an accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. This guide covers the possible causes of lateral posterior knee pain, and how to work out the [...]
Patellar stress fractures are rare but important injuries to recognise, particularly in athletes and physically active people. They're often confused with other causes of anterior knee pain, such as patellofemoral pain, knee arthritis, and tendonitis. So how do you diagnose and manage a patellar stress fracture? What is a patellar stress fracture? A stress [...]
Recurrent joint pain and swelling usually result from common conditions such as osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis, such as gout. One rare cause of recurrent joint swelling is pigmented villonodular synovitis, or PVNS. So what is PVNS, and how do we diagnose and treat it? What is PVNS? PVNS occurs when the tissue lining the [...]
Knee replacement is a standard operation for knee arthritis. Around 80% of people report good results, but 15–20% have ongoing pain afterwards. We use cortisone injections to treat pain and inflammation from arthritis — so can you have one after a knee replacement, and what are the risks? What is cortisone? Cortisone is a [...]
We use hyaluronic acid injections to reduce arthritis pain, and Durolane is one of the most widely used. Some reports suggest Durolane has more side effects than other hyaluronic acids — but a recent study challenges that claim. So what are the side effects of Durolane, and is severe pain after a Durolane injection [...]
The proximal tibiofibular joint is a less common source of pain on the outside of the knee. It's easily overlooked because the knee joint and tendons sit so close by. So what causes fibular head pain, and what can we do about it? Fibular head pain is one of several causes of pain on [...]
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections are a common treatment for knee arthritis. Many things affect how well they work — and one of the most important is aftercare. This guide explains exactly what to do after knee gel injections to get the most from your treatment. Recovery after a knee gel injection is usually relatively [...]
The location of knee pain is one of the most useful clues a doctor has when making a diagnosis. By pinpointing where your pain is located — inside, outside, above, below, or on top of the kneecap — you can narrow down the likely cause considerably. Use the knee pain location chart below to [...]
The knee is complex consisting of a hinge joint surrounded by tendons at the front, sides, and back. So is it any wonder we are prone to knee tendon injury? This blog explores knee tendon injuries which are common, and how to manage them. How does a knee tendon injury happen? Most cases [...]
