What are the causes of knee swelling?

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What are the causes of knee swelling?

Knee swelling commonly occurs within the capsule, so it is helpful to under…

Jumper's knee

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Jumper's knee

An explanation of the management of the patellar changes in jumper's knee.

Carpet-fitter's Knee

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Carpet-fitter's Knee

A short discussion of overuse problems relating to carpet fitters.

What overuse problems are common in the knee?

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What overuse problems are common in the knee?

Overuse conditions of the knee often a problem in sportspeople.

The pattern in unmanaged or unmanageable CRPS

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The pattern in unmanaged or unmanageable CRPS

Without early competent intervention, CRPS can take a disastrous course.

Early warning signs of CRPS

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Early warning signs of CRPS

CRPS can be slowed or even reversed if it is recognised and managed compete…

The 'reflex arc' and how it relates to CRPS

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The 'reflex arc' and how it relates to CRPS

Patients need to understand what is triggering and worsening their pain in …

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Dr Strover describes this rare but very disabling knee pain disorder.

Arthrofibrosis after patellar injury or surgery

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Arthrofibrosis after patellar injury or surgery

Scarring around the patella can lock up the whole joint, and it is not unco…

Key arthrofibrosis resources on the KNEEguru site

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Key arthrofibrosis resources on the KNEEguru site

We have a lot of resources on the KNEEguru site for patients learning about…

Meniscus replacement

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Meniscus replacement

Dr Strover discusses the options of a donor meniscus or a scaffold replacem…

Unloading a painful meniscus-deficient knee

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Unloading a painful meniscus-deficient knee

Under favourable conditions unloading a damaged meniscus is an option for r…