Cartilage damage of the patella

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Cartilage damage of the patella

Cartilage damage of the patella ranges from mild softening to total destruc…

The unstable patella

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The unstable patella

A discussion about patellar instability, the factors that may cause the pat…

Pain syndromes related to the patella

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Pain syndromes related to the patella

Strain on the patella may be the result of an abnormality anywhere in the c…

The patella - important anatomical relationships

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The patella - important anatomical relationships

The patella is the kneecap - the bone at the front of the knee. It is unusu…

Knee X-rays and arthritis

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Knee X-rays and arthritis

Usually, at least three views are taken at different angles to show the joi…

Classifying the amount of cartilage damage

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Classifying the amount of cartilage damage

Careful notekeeping allows a surgeon to follow the progression of knee dama…

The concept of arthritis compartments

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The concept of arthritis compartments

The main bony contact areas in the knee joint are called 'compartments'. Th…

Joint injections for knee arthritis

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Joint injections for knee arthritis

Before knee replacement becomes necessary, the patient my find some relief …

Arthritis cysts and spurs

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Arthritis cysts and spurs

Cysts and spurs are created by the knee joint bones trying to heal themselv…

What's special about hyaline (articular) cartilage?

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What's special about hyaline (articular) cartilage?

Articular cartilage has a very unique structure with few cells and a high w…

How knee arthritis progresses

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How knee arthritis progresses

The joint cartilage damage in the arthritic knee progresses and can be moni…

The common arthritis pathway

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The common arthritis pathway

Arthritis can trigger from an injury, poor knee mechanics, weight issues an…