Adventist Health Glendale - Knee Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body.

Articular Cartilage Problems

Damaged cartilage in the knee joint.

Artificial Joint Replacement

Replacement of the knee due to arthritis.

Chondromalacia Patella

Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap.

Collateral Ligament Injuries

Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis

Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

Hamstring Injuries

Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes.

Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL

Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc.

Knee Anatomy

Learn more about the structure of the knee.

Meniscal Injuries

Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee.

Meniscal Surgery

Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee.

Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint.

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.

Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL

Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint.

Patellar Tendonitis

Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee.

Patellofemoral Problems

Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap.

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.

Plica Syndrome

Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints.

Popliteal Cyst

Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries.

Prepatellar Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee.

Quadriceps Tendinitis

Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle.

Revision Arthroplasty

Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out.

Tibial Osteotomy

Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress.

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Less invasive knee replacement.

Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis

Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain.