Abstract The nonposterior-stabilized mobile-bearing knee and the posterior-stabilized fixed-bearing design have been successfully used for the past three decades. Lessons learned from their use ...

Pain in the back (posterior) portion of the knee is relatively common. Many things could be to blame, whether it’s constant soreness in the area or simply knee pain when extending the leg.

Most back of the knee pain, known as posterior knee pain, comes from an injury. Certain health conditions, such as arthritis, cysts, nerve damage, and blood clots, can also cause it.

Pain due to cycling most often occurs in the anterior area of the knee. Learn more about how commonly it occurs, areas where it occurs, causes, and treatments.

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. The PCL runs along the back of the knee ...

Pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg is called posterior knee pain. Finding the cause can be difficult as it can come from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments ...

A 36-year-old man was referred for the management of ongoing posterior right knee pain and discomfort following a complicated surgical history for his knee. He sustained a partial tear of his ...

A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is a tear or sprain of the PCL, a ligament that crosses the back of your knee. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones.

Knee hyperextension is a condition caused when the knee straightens too far, beyond the normal maximum limit of 00 and often with the joint in varus malalignment. In the properly aligned knee, the ...

Knee flexion contractures are common in certain orthopaedic conditions, particularly in pediatric patients with arthrogryposis. [5] Significant contractures ( 30°) are difficult to brace and may ...

A 49-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of posteromedial knee dull pain and decreased range of motion of the knee. The patient also complained of subjective swelling of the invovled ...

Most everyone has heard of an anterior cruciate ligament injury of the knee. This is a year-ending injury for football players, skiers and athletes as they recover from likely surgical reconstruction.