The Functioning and Anatomy of the Knee
How Do Knees Work?
Joints are made up of at least two bones connected by ligaments (thick bands of tissue). The largest joint in the body is the knee. The knee is composed of 3 parts:
1. The kneecap (patella).
The femur, which is the lower end of the thigh bone.
The tibia, which is the upper end of the shin bone.
Additionally, the quadriceps (long muscles on the front of the thigh) strengthen the knee.
Articular cartilage forms a covering over the surfaces of the bone where they touch each other. This cushions the bones.
A smooth, thin tissue liner known as synovial membrane covers the rest of the surfaces of the knee joint. This membrane creates a bit of fluid that lubricates the joint so that the bones don't grind against one another.
Why Does Knee Pain Occur?
When the cartilage lining of the joint wears away, the bones rub together and pain and swelling result.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that is caused by injury and/or trauma to the knee. The resulting cartilage damage leave bones without a shock absorber. The stress caused by this results in a great deal of pain.
Click here to learn more about total knee replacement surgery.
A Few Ways to Treat Knee Pain
Pain relief may be achieved through the use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. You could also try bracing, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If all else fails, you may want to look into knee surgery. This will definitely alleviate the problems brought on by having to limit your activities due to pain.
Knee replacement surgery was done for the first time in 1968, and it has been a popular solution to knee pain ever since. It is typically successful and results in the relief of pain and the restoration of knee function. More than a quarter of a million Americans undergo knee replacement surgery every year.
Click here to learn more about partial knee replacement surgery. - 17274
Joints are made up of at least two bones connected by ligaments (thick bands of tissue). The largest joint in the body is the knee. The knee is composed of 3 parts:
1. The kneecap (patella).
The femur, which is the lower end of the thigh bone.
The tibia, which is the upper end of the shin bone.
Additionally, the quadriceps (long muscles on the front of the thigh) strengthen the knee.
Articular cartilage forms a covering over the surfaces of the bone where they touch each other. This cushions the bones.
A smooth, thin tissue liner known as synovial membrane covers the rest of the surfaces of the knee joint. This membrane creates a bit of fluid that lubricates the joint so that the bones don't grind against one another.
Why Does Knee Pain Occur?
When the cartilage lining of the joint wears away, the bones rub together and pain and swelling result.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that is caused by injury and/or trauma to the knee. The resulting cartilage damage leave bones without a shock absorber. The stress caused by this results in a great deal of pain.
Click here to learn more about total knee replacement surgery.
A Few Ways to Treat Knee Pain
Pain relief may be achieved through the use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. You could also try bracing, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If all else fails, you may want to look into knee surgery. This will definitely alleviate the problems brought on by having to limit your activities due to pain.
Knee replacement surgery was done for the first time in 1968, and it has been a popular solution to knee pain ever since. It is typically successful and results in the relief of pain and the restoration of knee function. More than a quarter of a million Americans undergo knee replacement surgery every year.
Click here to learn more about partial knee replacement surgery. - 17274
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience focusing on knee surgery. After 19 years of practice, he opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, knee surgeons in Phoenix and Phoenix, Arizona ACL Reconstruction.
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