Conditions - Knee

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

A condition seen in runners, rowers and/or cyclists, in which the causation is thought to be related to a friction-like mechanism around the outer side of your knee.

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge → 

Meniscal Tear

Have you been diagnosed with a meniscal tear? Please click on the below for further information.

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge → 

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Video) →

Osteoarthritis

The commonest joint to be affected by osteoarthritis is the knee. The articular cartilage covering the bones of the knee joint wear away in this condition. Further information on osteoarthritis in the knee, along with other forms of arthritis in the knee (second link):

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

Versus Arthritis →

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →

Osteochondral Defect

A focal area of cartilage damage in the knee joint. The severity of the damage can vary from being a surface injury to the cartilage, to a deeper injury involving the bone that the cartilage normally covers:

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

Patient.info →

International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society →

Patella Tendinopathy

Otherwise known as ‘jumpers knee’, this is a condition that affects the tendon which connects the bottom of your kneecap to you shin bone at the front. Please click on the following for more information.

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust →

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

A common condition seen, particularly in young female patients. A number of reasons may contribute as causes and treatment is aimed at addressing any underlying causes.

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

Versus Arthritis →

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust →

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Three of your hamstring tendons attach to the inner side of your shin bone (tibia), just below your knee. This area is referred to as the Pes Anserinus and when the bursa associated with the Pes Anserinus is inflammed, the condition is known as Pes Anserine Bursitis.

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →

Pre-patellar Bursitis

Inflammation in the bursa sitting between your skin and kneecap is known as pre-patellar bursitis. The following are useful resources on how to manage pre-patellar bursitis:

Patient Information Leaflet from Mr Kosuge →

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →

Patient.info →