Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain and swelling. Engaging in competitive sports may contribute to its development. Doctors may ...

Two common drivers of pain are inflammation and irritation due to use. But which one must be targeted for effective care?

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MDKey TakeawaysKnee pain going down stairs can be caused by conditions like ...

MRI findings from 760 such patients showed that 61 (8%) had issues other than plain meniscal tears that, in normal clinical practice, would alter their management, according to Stacy E. Smith, MD, of ...

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

If you’ve got it, you’re all too aware how disabling it can be. If you’ve heard about it, or know people with it but don’t really know much about it, read on. And, if you’re living a physically active ...

Fabella syndrome refers to a condition involving the fabella, a small sesamoid bone located in the tendon of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle, which can lead to knee pain and other ...

After an amputation, some patients may feel pain in their residual limbs. Post-amputation pain, categorized as phantom pain or stump pain, can be a challenging condition to treat. Phantom pain is ...

Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains what to do if you want to avoid a total knee replacement.