Lateral patellar compression syndrome (LPCS), also known as excessive lateral pressure syndrome (ELPS), is a common yet often underrecognized cause of anterior knee pain, especially in physically active individuals. This condition is associated with abnormal patellar tracking, in which the patella shifts excessively laterally, leading to overloading of the patellofemoral joint. Although the symptoms...

Sometimes due to sudden trauma, damage to joint structures and inflammation, joint fluid accumulates. We refer to it as water in the knee. How to deal with it, do you necessarily need to go to the doctor right away, and what are the methods of treatment?

Knee degeneration, also known as gonarthrosis, is a progressive disease of the knee joint characterized by gradual damage and loss of articular cartilage. It is the most common form of osteoarthritis and one of the leading causes of disability in the elderly.

Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a fairly common knee joint strain that manifests itself as pain when running and tenderness when touching the lateral aspect of the knee. It is considered a typical overload injury, most often affecting runners and cyclists with poor motor training and poor training habits.

Pain in the front of the knee is one of the most common complaints reported by patients in the orthopedic office. This pain can be caused by traumatic causes or occur in the course of overload lesions. Treatment can be determined after an initial examination and diagnostic imaging.

A fracture of the patella is a traumatic injury to the small bone (patella), which is located at the front of the knee. Acting as a protective shield for the knee joint, the patella is prone to fracture, especially if it falls directly onto the knee or hits it, for example, against the dashboard in a car crash. A fracture of the patella is a serious injury that can make it impossible to straighten...

Knee pain on bending, regardless of age or level of physical activity, can have many causes. Sometimes it can be a symptom of a serious injury to the joint, and sometimes it can result from degenerative changes. What are the causes of bending knee pain?

At the end of the 19th century, British orthopedist William Morrant Baker described an issue related to the presence of a space filled with joint fluid in the popliteal fossa. From his name today it is known as Baker's cyst. The condition also goes by the name of Baker's cyst and as popliteal fossa cyst. On examination by an orthopedist, a Baker's cyst is fairly simple to detect - it is something...

Knee joint pain is a common complaint among patients. The knee is the most complicated joint in the human body, with a large number of intra- and extra-articular structures, so there are at least several reasons why we experience knee pain when walking.

Pain under the knee can significantly impede daily functioning. Not only the elderly, but also young people with active lifestyles may have to deal with this condition. Pain under the knee may indicate, first of all, excessive strain on the knee joints or a tendon-muscle problem. In this case, the location of the pain is very important.

Injury prevention is a complicated topic, where there are no simple rules like "you do A - you will get an injury; you do B - it won't happen". The cause of a particular injury may be a number of simultaneous factors, the occurrence of which at other times may not cause it. However, there are knee exercises that are even essential in the prevention of knee injuries.

Knee sprain is a fairly common injury that occurs among athletes, characterized by damage to the stabilizing apparatus of the knee joint. In a knee sprain, the continuity of the joint is preserved, but the stability of the knee is impaired due to damage to the joint capsule, ligaments and tendons. Treatment includes restriction of physical activity, immobilization of the limb, at a later stage...

Rehabilitation of patients suffering from chondromalacia of the patella is aimed at reducing pain, as well as working on joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Find out how physiotherapy uses exercise in the treatment of chondromalacia of the patella.

Tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a very common injury affecting both athletes involved in dynamic sports such as soccer, basketball, or skiing, as well as ordinary individuals in sudden situations. Both scenarios may indicate the need for ACL reconstruction surgery.

Chondromalacia of the patella is a relatively common knee condition involving the softening or cracking of the articular cartilage of the patella. Healthy cartilage is elastic, resistant to wear and compression. To ensure smooth gliding in the knee joint, cartilage must also be smooth. Unfortunately, as a result of chondromalacia, cartilage loses its properties, providing significantly less...

Elderly individuals dealing with persistent knee pain have the option of a last-resort therapy: endoprosthetic replacement. When rehabilitation and pharmacotherapy fail to yield satisfactory results in the treatment of advanced knee osteoarthritis, surgical intervention involving knee prosthesis implantation becomes necessary.

Although articular cartilage is strong, capable of bearing heavy loads, reducing frictional forces, and enduring decades of intensive use, it can still be damaged due to trauma or wear. It is essential to understand the topic, as diseases of the articular cartilage represent a very broad issue.

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), together with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), helps maintain stability in the knee by connecting the femur to the tibia. Injuries to this structure are relatively rare. However, if left untreated, they may lead to pain and significant discomfort.

Patellar dislocation most commonly affects young individuals, particularly girls aged 13–18. The first patellar dislocation is usually a traumatic event and may result from something as minor as bumping the knee against the edge of a cabinet. It can also be the outcome of a sports-related injury. The initial dislocation increases the risk of recurrence, and if subsequent dislocations occur, they are...

The term "goose foot" can be misleading, as this condition affects the knee, not the foot as the name might suggest. Pes anserinus syndrome refers to a group of symptoms localized approximately 5 cm below the medial side of the knee joint. This is the site where the tendons of three muscles—the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus—converge. These tendons merge with the tibial fascia to form a...

Degenerative and overload-related changes in the knee joint are a very common condition, affecting individuals across most age groups and regardless of gender. It also occurs in people who have spent years leading active lifestyles and participating in recreational sports. For many of them, a knee osteotomy can be an excellent solution.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments in the lower limb. This issue is prevalent not only among athletes but also affects individuals with significantly lower levels of physical activity.

Jumper's knee is an injury characterized by pain in the anterior region of the knee at the point where the patellar tendon attaches to the patella. The patellar tendon connects the patella to the tibia and plays a crucial role in transmitting forces from the thigh muscles. This enables knee extension, running, jumping, and striking the ball during sports. Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is a...

Meniscus injuries are among the most common knee injuries. Young, active individuals engaged in sports are more prone to acute, mechanical injuries caused by sudden forces combined with knee twisting. Older individuals (40+) are more susceptible to meniscus issues due to degeneration and continuous strain.

Runner's knee is a broad term used to describe one of several conditions that cause pain in the patella area, most commonly seen in physically active people. It can be both pain in the anterior compartment of the knee, as well as the result of patellofemoral band syndrome. The cause of this type of injury is microtrauma to the knee, most often caused by running, jumping or any activity that...

Among the numerous injuries of runners, tibia pain can be the most bothersome and discouraging to training. This injury is hard to treat, which unfortunately also often recurs. Post-exercise pain in the shin splints, can happen not only to novice runners, but also to experienced athletes. What to do so that pain in the front of the tibia does not thwart our training plans?

Knee arthroscopy is now one of the more commonly performed procedures in orthopedic departments. This minimally invasive procedure allows for the treatment of a wide range of injuries we face in this, as well as other joints of our body. The arthroscopy method involves inserting a camera and specially created miniature instruments into the joint cavity, through small incisions in the skin, with which...