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2. Iliotibial band syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia composing the tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. It is located on the lateral aspect of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee.

3. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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   Human knee. Specialty. Orthopedics. Knee pain is pain in or around the knee. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. There are four compartments to the knee. These are the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment and the superior tibiofibular joint.

4. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...

5. Reasons You Have Pain in the Back of Your Knee When ... - AOL

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   A variety of conditions can cause posterior knee pain that worsens when you straighten your leg. This includes muscle strains, ligament tears, nerve or meniscus damage, Baker’s cysts, and blood ...

6. Medial knee injuries - Wikipedia

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   Medial knee injuries (those to the inside of the knee) are the most common type of knee injury. [1] The medial ligament complex of the knee consists of: [2] This complex is the major stabilizer of the medial knee. Injuries to the medial side of the knee are most commonly isolated to these ligaments. [1][3] A thorough understanding of the ...

7. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis often entails a physical examination, assessment of symptoms and the patient's medical history, but may also involve medical imaging and blood tests. [1] Persistent knee pain, limited morning stiffness and reduced function, crepitus , restricted movement, and bony enlargement appear to be the most useful ...