Quadriceps tendonitis/tendinopathy is inflammation or more likely degeneration of the tendon of the quadriceps (thigh) muscle at the front of the knee. Specifically, along the top of the patella (kneecap). Symptoms of quadriceps tendonitis Quadriceps …
Hamstring tendonitis/tendinopathy is inflammation or degeneration of one of the hamstring tendons at the point where it attaches to the back of the knee. This occurs most commonly in the tendon of the biceps femoris …
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear …
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is damage to the articular cartilage under the kneecap. Symptoms are similar to patellofemoral pain as the kneecap rubs on the bone underneath causing swelling and pain. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda …
A Baker’s Cyst or Popliteal cyst is a prominent swelling at the back of the knee. It is caused by an underlying injury or condition in the knee joint. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
A Popliteus muscle injury is a strain or tear of the small Popliteus muscle located at the back of your knee. Injury to this muscle causes pain at the back of the knee. Medically reviewed …
Knee bursitis is inflammation of a small sac of fluid called a bursa. There is a number in the knee joint and their function is to lubricate movement between tendons and bone. The most common …
Osgood Schlatter Disease causes knee pain in young athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 years. With proper treatment and adapting your training, it can be managed successfully. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is also known as ITBS. It is an overuse injury and is a common cause of pain on the outside of the knee, especially in runners. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda …
Pes anserine bursitis/tendinopathy is a less common cause of pain on the inside of the knee. A bursa is a small fluid sac that sits under the tendon. Either the tendon, bursa, or both may become inflamed. …