General Orthopaedics

The knee is one of the most vulnerable joints that has a higher risk of injury and damage due to its weight bearing nature. It is a hinge joint formed between patella(knee cap), tibia(leg bone), and the femur(thigh bone). Knee pain is a common orthopedic problemthat affects people of all ages. Factors ranging from acute injuries to severe medical conditions can result in severe knee damage causing a progressive pain. Knee joint has numerous ligaments , muscles , burse, soft tissues and muscles and any injury to any of these structures becomes a potential source of pain . When the knee joint is not functioning optimally, one may have trouble while sitting or lying, difficulty in walking or climbing stairs etc.