Knee Pain

Knee pain can be caused by a variety of reasons including overuse injury, sudden trauma, and/or underlying conditions such as arthritis. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and/or stiffness.

KNEE PAIN INFORMATION SHEET

Anatomy of the knee

Bones – The knee joint involves four bones: femur, tibia, fibula, and patella. They provide structural support and weight bearing.

Ligaments – The knee joint involves four ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). They connect bones to one another and provide stability.

Tendons - The knee joint involves two major tendons: the quadriceps tendon and the patellar tendon connecting muscles to bones. Read more

Knee Pain Information Sheet