The patella serves as the fulcrum for knee extension via the quadriceps mechanism and provides a surface over which the extensor mechanism glides during knee range of motion. It is also guided through ...

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. DEAR DOCTOR K: I've been having a lot of knee pain. Would you describe the anatomy of my knee so that I can understand more when I see my doctor about it? DEAR ...

Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage of a person’s kneecap softens. It is common in athletes of high impact sports or those who have arthritis in their knees. Chondromalacia patella is ...

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is commonly called runner’s knee. PFPS causes pain in the front of your knee and around your kneecap (patella). Patellofemoral pain syndrome is common in people who ...

What Is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee isn't just for runners, and it’s not one particular injury. It's a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can result from many different problems. You might ...

Patellar tendonitis is a common injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Your pain may be mild or severe. Anyone can get patellar tendonitis.

Knee problems from arthritis can become an issue as people age. A doctor at Mercy Medical Center said one common knee issue ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bicompartmental knee arthroplasty is one of the hottest topics in knee replacement surgery. Treating end-stage ...

The patellofemoral articulation is a common and significant source of disability and discomfort in the aging population. This study examined the anatomy of the knee extensor mechanism in patients ...