Lateral Meniscus Tear
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 …
Outside knee pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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. Here we explain the symptoms, …
Lateral Knee Ligament Sprain (LCL)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, 13th Dec. 2021 A lateral knee ligament sprain (LCL sprain) is a tear to the ligament on the outside of the knee. It most commonly occurs following a direct …
Posterolateral Corner Injury
Posterolateral corner injury causes pain at the back and outside of the knee. They are not particularly common injuries, although around half of cases occur due to sporting injuries, with road traffic accidents being another …
Knee Synovitis
Knee synovitis occurs when the synovial membrane which lines and lubricates the knee joint, becomes inflamed. Swelling or stiffness are symptoms that may follow another injury, arthritis, or gout. Medically reviewed by Dr. Chaminda Goonetilleke, …