Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

Your knee is a complex piece of equipment: Bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and muscles meet at or help to form the knee, and any of these could be involved in knee pain. "There are a number of ...

Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Several different things can lead to knee pain, and the treatments for it ...

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain and swelling. Engaging in competitive sports may contribute to its development. Doctors may ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, solves the case of Ravi, a 47-year-old man presenting to the emergency department with knee pain. Following is a partial transcript ...

When there are problems that affect joints, or the areas where bones meet together, you may experience pain along with other symptoms like swelling and stiffness. The knee is the largest and strongest ...

Bone cancer is more common in children and teens, but adults over 60 can also get it. People often mistake symptoms for growth spurts or arthritis. A doctor can do imaging tests and a bone biopsy to ...

One in four adults live with knee pain, most often as a result of osteoarthritis. And cartilage—the cushioning between your bones—tends to become thinner over time. The good news: Simple lifestyle ...

Biking is a great low-impact cardio exercise, but it may also help prevent knee pain and arthritis, new research shows. People who participated in biking or cycling at any point in their lives were 17 ...

Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Several different things can lead to knee pain, and the treatments for it ...