Knee Injuries

Knees provide stable support for the body and allow the legs to bend and straighten. Both flexibility and stability are needed for standing and for motions like walking, running, crouching, jumping, and turning.

There are two general kinds of knee problems: mechanical and inflammatory. Mechanical knee problems result from injury, such as a direct blow or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of movement. Other problems, such as osteoarthritis in the knee, result from wear and tear on its parts. The inflammation that occurs in certain rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, can also damage the knee.

Follow the links below to find information about knee injuries.

Updated June  2011

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Title:   Baker's cyst
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Baker's cyst is a pronounced swelling on the back of the knee. The knee contains sacs of fluid (bursae) that help cushion the joint. Baker's cyst is an abnormal collection of fluid. Baker's cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst. Arthritis and knee injury can lead to Baker's cyst.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Osgood Schlatter syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Osgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents. It often occurs during a growth spurt and is associated with physical activity. Symptoms include pain and local swelling in the front of one or both knees. The condition usually completely resolves. Treatment mainly involves activity modification and pain relief.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Knee injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Common knee injuries include ligament, tendon and cartilage tears, and patello-femoral pain syndrome. Prompt medical attention for any knee injury increases the chances of a full recovery. Treatment options include physiotherapy, arthroscopic surgery and open surgery.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Post-traumatic knee pain or instability
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of a knee injury following trauma. The guideline incorporates the validated Ottawa Knee Rules.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Non-traumatic hip and knee pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with new onset non-traumatic hip or knee pain.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Knee ligaments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The knee is the largest joint in your body, forming a hinge between your thigh bone (femur) above and the bones of your lower leg the tibia (shin bone) and fibula, below.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Osgood-Schlatter disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   One cause of knee pain is a problem called Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Knock knees - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Knock knees (genu valgum) is common in young children. The legs usually straighten as the child grows.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Knee pain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of knee pain written by professional health specialists. Knee pain can result from injuries to the knee or hip.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Joint: synovial - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The hip, knee and finger joints are all synovial joints. View this diagram of the structure of a synovial joint.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Tips for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Publisher:   Arthritis Australia
Description:   There are many treatments that may be helpful if you have osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee. This information sheet provides general information on some treatments you can try.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee (comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Glucosamine is a type of sugar. It helps to build cartilage, so it may help people with damaged joints.
Date:   Jun 2004
Title:   Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Glucosamine is a normal constituent of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage and synovial fluid. Clinical trials have now shown that the use of oral glucosamine sulphate in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee results in a significant reduction in joint pain and an improvement in joint function.
Date:   Jun 2004
Title:   Joint replacement
Publisher:   Arthritis Australia
Description:   This brochure, for people considering or having joint replacement surgery, provides information on joints and the operations available for bad joints. It includes information on the preparations required before surgery, the process of joint replacement surgery and what to expect after the operation.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Musculoskeletal - knee joint
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is the joint between the main leg bones (the femur and the tibia).
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Diagnosis and management of soft tissue knee injuries: internal derangements
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   Provides an evidence-based summary of the diagnostic management and treatment options available for internal derangements of the knee.
Date:   Jul 2003

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