The knee is the largest joint in the body and is often the site of injury and pain. There are four bones that come together at the knee, however only the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone) form the joint itself.
There are two major muscle groups that support and allow movement of the knee joint. The quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh extend the knee and the hamstring muscles on the back of the thigh flex the knee when they contract.
Acute knee injuries can cause pain and swelling with difficulty bending the knee and weight-bearing.
Inflammation in the joint may be caused by even minor activity.
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Common types of knee pain result from:
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
Cartilage injuries and disorders of the knee
Chondromalacia and Meniscus injuries
Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury
Cartilage Injuries and Disorders of the Knee
Tendinitis and Ruptured Tendons
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
IT Band Pain
Dislocated Knee Cap / Patella
Hyperextended Knee
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Osteochondritis Dissecan
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Water on the Knee
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar Subluxation & Dislocation
You may have the right to receive compensation for injuries which are sustained as the result of a trauma to the knee! Contact us at Hill & Moin New York personal injury lawyers to see if we can help.