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Part 4 - Injections into the knee for knee arthritis

Pain in the arthritic knee may be reduced with hyaluronic acid or steroid i…

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Part 3 - Orthotics and aids for knee arthritis

Orthotics, walking aids, unloader braces and household aids are valuable in…

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Part 2 - Knee arthritis and exercise

Symptomatic improvement in patients with arthritic knees can be achieved wi…

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Part 1 - Knee osteoarthritis and diet

Not only is overweight an issue with arthritic knee pain, but attention sho…

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Part 8 - How urgent is your knee problem?

Cost and time are important to anyone, and knowing if your knee problem is …

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Part 7 - Knee problems in the absence of injury

Knee problems may occur in the absence of any injury.

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Part 6 - Common types of knee injury

"How did it happen?" is an important question when evaluating a knee injury.

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Part 5 - Common joint surface problems in the knee

The cartilage covering the knee in important for movement. Damage to the ca…

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Part 4 - What are the common ligament problems of the knee?

The cruciate and collateral ligaments are key knee stabilisers. Damage tend…

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Part 3 - What kind of problems do you get with 'knee cartilages'?

Knee menisci are important stabilisers of the knee joint, and damage can ca…

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Part 2 - What are the common kneecap problems?

The kneecap is integral in the structures allowing extension of the knee, a…

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Part 1 - What are the causes of knee swelling?

Knee swelling commonly occurs within the capsule, so it is helpful to under…