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Although males have higher rates of ACL injuries, the relative risk of ACL injury is actually much higher in females. Despite increased understanding of ACL injuries and prevention, injury rates among females have remained consistent, while rates have simultaneously decreased among males. As female ...

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) on the inner side of the knee is most often torn when there is a force that strikes the outside of the knee. Treatment of an MCL tear depends on the severity of the injury. Most MCL tears can be treated without surgery.

The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. Patellar tendonitis occurs when the patellar tendon becomes inflamed and irritated. This problem is most often seen in athletes who do repetitive jumping-the reason patellar tendonitis is often called "jumper's knee." ...

Patellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS) is a type of overuse injury that causes pain in the soft tissues and bone in the front of the knee. Also known as "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee," PFSS develops with repeated vigorous knee stress caused by joggi...

In one large review of nearly 10,000 patients, researchers looked at 12 different non-drug therapies. They found that knee braces, hydrotherapy, and exercise were the most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity t...

If you deal with knee and hip pain, it may be time to up your exercise game. More than just a good health habit, exercise is also an effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. And exercises that can strengthen muscles supporting knees and hips can be especially helpful.

Scientists have found a way to regrow aging cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis treatments that could make joint replacements obsolete.

A sports medicine expert shares his tips for treating and recovering from the most common knee injuries.

Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research. The study, published in the BMJ, showed that people with osteoarthritis who received a tailored knee brace intervention from their physiotherapist together with self-management advic...