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...