The patella is a small, triangular bone that protects the front of the knee. People who fracture their kneecap may have difficulty walking. Most people can return to typical activities within 3–6 ...

A 12-year-old boy landed awkwardly while attempting a flip and sustained a forced eccentric knee flexion injury. He had immediate anterior knee pain and an inability to bear weight. He was seen in a ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. A fractured knee can cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Treatment for this fracture may involve surgery or ...

In a study of 557 patients undergoing TKA between 1989 and 1996, 505 primary and 52 revision TKAs were identified. Among these patients, 14 patellar fractures after TKA were identified (Fig. 1)--9 ...

What does it mean to have a broken kneecap? Your kneecap, or patella, is a sesamoid bone, meaning it’s not attached to bone on either end—it sits in the tendon, explains Kevin Stone, M.D., orthopedic ...

Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving’s knee injury this week didn’t look like much when it happened, but an MRI has revealed a patellar fracture, and the recovery timeline is three months minimum. The ...

Knee compression sleeves provide joint support and may offer some pain relief during physical activity. Here are the best options to get you moving again. If you have knee pain or are rehabilitating a ...

Your knee is a complex joint that has many moving parts. This makes it more prone to injury. As we age, the stress of everyday movements and activities can be enough to trigger symptoms of pain and ...