Introduction The patella is a flat, disc-shaped, bony structure located directly in front of the knee joint. As a bone embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, the patella is involved in the formation of the articular surfaces of the knee joint. The main function of the kneecap is to protect the knee … Pain in the kneecap
Symptoms Above the kneecap, pain is usually triggered by the thigh muscles. The quadriceps muscle or its tendon is affected. Here, too, a traumatic (tear) is very rare. More often, inflammation due to overuse occurs, which can affect the muscle as well as the tendon and the patella. Chronic inflammation can damage the tendon and … Symptoms | Pain in the kneecap
Diagnosis The diagnosis of the disease that leads to the development of pain in the kneecap area is usually done in several steps. Simple clinical examinations are in many cases supplemented by radiological procedures. The most important clinical examinations include palpation of the patella surface and assessment of the patella’s displaceability. In addition, the triggerability … Diagnosis | Pain in the kneecap
In the following you will find an overview and short informative explanation of the most common ligament injuries of the knee joint. For detailed information, you will find a reference to the main article on the respective injury at the end of each section. The inner ligament runs along the inside of the knee and … Ligament injuries in the knee joint
