The knee is the largest joint in the body (and one of the most complex), meaning it’s also one of the most problem-prone. While knee strengthening exercises can help keep the joint in tip-top shape, ...

Bob and Brad explain whether your pain is likely caused by iliotibial band syndrome.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Working out can wear down joints—especially knees. Knee-strengthening exercises sometimes help, but ...

Any pain or discomfort in the knee shouldn’t be ignored, especially if it’s persistent or recurring. It may indicate an ...

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin – a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits –reduced swelling of the knee and leg and some measures of associated ...

In an expert Q&A, Hospital for Special Surgery’s Lisa Mandl, MD, MPH, discusses the role of genicular nerve ablation in reducing knee OA symptoms amidst other nonpharmacologic options.

A 66-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in his left knee. He denies any injury other than a scrape sustained approximately ...

Most back of the knee pain, known as posterior knee pain, comes from an injury. Certain health conditions, such as arthritis, cysts, nerve damage, and blood clots, can also cause it. Some are serious ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. A fractured knee can cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Treatment for this fracture may involve surgery or ...

The radiograph shows knee effusion, which can be seen as water density above the patella and anterior to the fibula. The next best step in treatment is to perform arthrocentesis to evaluate the fluid ...