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Common knee disorders - a Primer

There is a well-used maxim in Medicine that "common things occur commonly", so if you are researching your own medical condition, then this is a good place to start...

  1. Part 1 - What are the causes of knee swelling?

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

  2. Part 2 - What are the common kneecap problems?

    The kneecap is integral in the structures allowing extension of the knee, a…

  3. Part 3 - What kind of problems do you get with 'knee cartilages'?

    Knee menisci are important stabilisers of the knee joint, and damage can ca…

  4. Part 4 - What are the common ligament problems of the knee?

    The cruciate and collateral ligaments are key knee stabilisers. Damage tend…

  5. Part 5 - Common joint surface problems in the knee

    The cartilage covering the knee in important for movement. Damage to the ca…

  6. Part 6 - Common types of knee injury

    "How did it happen?" is an important question when evaluating a knee injury.

  7. Part 7 - Knee problems in the absence of injury

    Knee problems may occur in the absence of any injury.

  8. Part 8 - How urgent is your knee problem?

    Cost and time are important to anyone, and knowing if your knee problem is …