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The knee is one of the most remarkable architectural
designs found in nature. Complex as it mixes mobility
with stability. Amazing in the pounding it takes year
after year, mile after mile. Yet it has its
vulnerabilities. Injuries, deformities, arthritis and
pain are seen in the knee joint more often than just
about any joint in the body. In the recent past we have
see tremendous advances in not only the understanding of
how the knee functions (anatomy and biomechanics link)
but also in the prevention, care and treatment of knee
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Once you become familiar with the anatomy of the knee, it
is easy to understand that almost any of the internal
workings or mechanisms can malfunction or become damaged or
injured. Knee problems can occur at any age, but the types
of knee problems that occur varies in different age groups.
For example, younger children and adolescents, tend to have
more patellar or knee cap problems. Adults have more
problems with meniscal tears, chondral defects (Localized
damage to the joint surface or articular cartilage), and
arthritis. Ligament tears, common in athletes, are occurring
in younger and younger individuals. Having said all that, I
can also tell you that almost any ailment can occur to
anyone at almost any age.
Your Knee Rx:
This area is still under development. Please check
back soon for more knee information.
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