Knee Joint

Ligament Injuries

Tears or sprains of the ACL, a ligament that helps stabilize the knee, can cause pain, swelling, and instability

Tears or sprains of the MCL, another key ligament, can cause pain and swelling on the inside of the knee

Tears or sprains of the PCL, which helps stabilize the knee, can cause pain and instability, particularly when the knee is bent

Tears or sprains of the LCL, which helps stabilize the knee on the outside, can cause pain and swelling.

Tears in the meniscus, the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, can cause pain, clicking, and locking.

A degenerative condition where the cartilage wears away, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited movement.

An autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in the knee joint.

Inflammation of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee joint, causing pain and stiffness.

Inflammation of the tendons, which connect muscles to bones, causing pain and stiffness

Pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap, often due to tracking issues.

Pain on the outside of the knee due to inflammation of the iliotibial band, a thick band of tissue that runs from the hip to the knee.

The kneecap or other bones in the knee joint dislocating, causing pain, swelling, and instability.

Fractures of the kneecap (patella) or other bones in the knee joint, often caused by trauma.