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Our knees, which act as a bridge between our feet and our body, have the largest joints of our body. Acute and chronic diseases may be observed in the knee joint that carries our weight and is mobile. Especially overweight individuals, a lifestyle without exercise, advanced age and environmental factors cause the diseases observed in the knee to become widespread. Meniscus tears, ligament and tendon injuries, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are among the common knee diseases.
Meniscus Injuries
Meniscus; is the moon-shaped structure within the knee joint between the cartilaginous surfaces of the thigh and shin bones facing each other. It absorbs shock by functioning like...
Knee Joint Calcification
This is a disease characterized by the deterioration of the cartilage tissue covering the epiphysis in the knee joints. The cartilage tissue that prevents the bones from rubbing against each other is susceptible to...
Ligament and Tendon Injuries
The knee joint; is the name given to the place where the thigh, tibia and kneecap bone join and articulate. There are four main ligaments on this joint, which help us to move flexibly, consisting of inner side, outer side, anterior...
Knee Cap Dislocation
Dislocation of the knee cap from the canal of the thigh bone is called as knee cap (patella) dislocation. In the genetic and congenital knee cap dislocation disease, the consistence...