The human body provides one of the knee's largest and most complex joints. The knee is essentially a hinge joint that allows movement in two dimensions, flexion, and extension. It comprises several bones: the femur that forms the bone of the thigh, the tibia that is the shinbone, and the patella, also referred to as the kneecap. Cartilage covers the ends of the bones, which minimizes the friction produced while moving the knee. Ligaments make the knee stable, while tendons connect muscles to the bones.

Common Knee Conditions Treated at Tender Palm Hospital

As one of the best orthopedic care providers, Tender Palm Hospital offers a complete range of treatments for knee conditions. Some of the most common knee conditions treated are shown below:

Baker's Cyst – A fluid-filled swelling behind the knee, often caused by arthritis or a knee injury, leading to pain and stiffness.
Chondromalacia Patella – Softening and breakdown of the cartilage under the kneecap, causing pain, especially when climbing stairs or sitting for long periods.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome – Inflammation of the iliotibial band, a tissue running from the hip to the shin, leading to pain on the outer side of the knee, common in runners.
Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis) – Overuse injury causing inflammation of the patellar tendon, leading to pain below the kneecap, often seen in athletes.
Knee Bursitis – Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the knee, causing swelling, tenderness, and pain, usually due to repetitive motion or pressure.
Knee Deformities – Abnormal knee shapes (like knock-knees or bowlegs) that affect walking and can lead to pain or arthritis over time.
Knee Dislocation – When the knee bones move out of place due to trauma, causing severe pain, swelling, and instability, needing immediate medical attention.
Knee Effusion (Water on the Knee) – Excess fluid buildup in the knee joint due to injury, arthritis, or infection, leading to swelling and stiffness.
Knee Fracture – A break in the knee bone (often the kneecap) due to trauma or accident, causing severe pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee.
Knee Ligament Injuries – Tears or sprains in the knee ligaments (like ACL or MCL), usually from sports or sudden movements, causing pain, swelling, and instability.
Knee Meniscal Tears – A tear in the knee's cartilage (meniscus), causing pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee, often due to twisting motions.
Osgood Schlatter Disease – Common in growing children, this condition causes knee pain and swelling below the kneecap due to repetitive stress on the knee.
Osteochondritis Dissecans - Knee – A condition where small pieces of bone and cartilage break loose in the knee joint, causing pain, stiffness, and possible joint locking.
Osteoarthritis – A degenerative disease where knee cartilage wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement, common in older adults.
Plica Syndrome – Irritation of the knee's plica (a fold in the joint lining), causing pain, swelling, and a clicking sensation when moving the knee.