The Functioning and Anatomy of the Knee
How Do Knees Work?
Two or more bones connected by ligaments make up a joint. The largest joint is the knee. It is composed of three parts:
The patella, which is better-known as the kneecap.
The tibia is the upper end of the shin bone.
The tibia, which is the upper end of the shin bone.
The long muscles at the anterior of the thigh are called the quadriceps. They help make the knee stronger.
The surface of bones that touch each other inside a joint is covered with articular cartilage. This is a smooth substance that cushions the bones.
A smooth, thin tissue liner known as synovial membrane covers the rest of the surfaces of the knee joint. This membrane creates a bit of fluid that lubricates the joint so that the bones don't grind against one another.
How Does Knee Pain Happen?
Sometimes cartilage just gets worn out. When it does, the bones rub against each other and cause friction, swelling, and pain.
This situation is usually caused by osteoarthritis. This is a condition in which there has been knee injury or trauma. When there is no cartilage, there is nothing to absorb the shock between the bones that make up the joint. When this happens, the bones become stressed and painful.
Click here to learn more about total knee replacement.
A Few Ways to Treat Knee Pain
Pain relief may be achieved through the use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. You could also try bracing, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If all else fails, you may want to look into knee surgery. This will definitely alleviate the problems brought on by having to limit your activities due to pain.
Many Americans have used knee surgery successfully. In fact more than a quarter of a million annually have knee replacement surgery. This surgery was initially performed in 1968. It commonly restores joint function and relieves pain.
Click here to learn more about partial knee replacement procedure. - 17269
Two or more bones connected by ligaments make up a joint. The largest joint is the knee. It is composed of three parts:
The patella, which is better-known as the kneecap.
The tibia is the upper end of the shin bone.
The tibia, which is the upper end of the shin bone.
The long muscles at the anterior of the thigh are called the quadriceps. They help make the knee stronger.
The surface of bones that touch each other inside a joint is covered with articular cartilage. This is a smooth substance that cushions the bones.
A smooth, thin tissue liner known as synovial membrane covers the rest of the surfaces of the knee joint. This membrane creates a bit of fluid that lubricates the joint so that the bones don't grind against one another.
How Does Knee Pain Happen?
Sometimes cartilage just gets worn out. When it does, the bones rub against each other and cause friction, swelling, and pain.
This situation is usually caused by osteoarthritis. This is a condition in which there has been knee injury or trauma. When there is no cartilage, there is nothing to absorb the shock between the bones that make up the joint. When this happens, the bones become stressed and painful.
Click here to learn more about total knee replacement.
A Few Ways to Treat Knee Pain
Pain relief may be achieved through the use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. You could also try bracing, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If all else fails, you may want to look into knee surgery. This will definitely alleviate the problems brought on by having to limit your activities due to pain.
Many Americans have used knee surgery successfully. In fact more than a quarter of a million annually have knee replacement surgery. This surgery was initially performed in 1968. It commonly restores joint function and relieves pain.
Click here to learn more about partial knee replacement procedure. - 17269
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience focusing on knee surgery. After 19 years of practice, he opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, knee surgery and ACL Reconstruction in Phoenix and Mesa.
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