| Condition/Treatment |
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| Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries |
 One of the most commonly injured ligaments in the body. |
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| Articular Cartilage Problems |
 Damaged cartilage in the knee joint. |
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| Artificial Joint Replacement |
 Replacement of the knee due to arthritis. |
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| Chondromalacia Patella |
 Wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella, or kneecap. |
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| Collateral Ligament Injuries |
 Injuries to the ligaments on either side of the knee. |
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| Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis |
 Non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis. |
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| Hamstring Injuries |
 Injuries to the large muscle group on the backs of the thighs, common in athletes. |
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| Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL |
 Replacement of an injured ACL with a ligament from the hamstrings. |
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| Iliotibial Band Syndrome |
 Overuse problem in the knee just above the joint. Common in bicyclists, runners, etc. |
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| Knee Anatomy |
 Learn more about the structure of the knee. |
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| Meniscal Injuries |
 Injury to the meniscus, a structure in the knee. |
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| Meniscal Surgery |
 Surgery to repair an injured meniscus, a structure in the knee. |
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| Osteoarthritis |
 Wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint. |
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| Osteochondritis Dissecans |
 Damage to the knee joint at the end of the big bone of the thigh.
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| Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL |
 Replacement of the ACL with the patellar tendon just below the knee joint. |
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| Patellar Tendonitis |
 Alignment or overuse problems of the structure of the knee. |
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| Patellofemoral Problems |
 Alignment or overuse problems of the patella, or kneecap. |
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| Pes Anserine Bursitis |
 Inflammation of the bursa that protects the bones of the knee.
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| Plica Syndrome |
 Injury or overuse of the plica, the slippery material that surrounds all joints. |
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| Popliteal Cyst |
 Soft, painless bump that forms on the back of the knee due to damage in the joint. |
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| Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries |
 Injury to the ligament in the back of the knee. Less common than ACL injuries. |
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| Prepatellar Bursitis |
 Inflammation of the bursa that protects the front of the knee. |
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| Quadriceps Tendinitis |
 Alignment or overuse problems of the knee, resulting in strain on the quadriceps muscle. |
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| Revision Arthroplasty |
 Surgery to replace an artificial knee that has worn out. |
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| Tibial Osteotomy |
Realigning the angle made between the bones of the leg to relieve stress. |
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| Unicompartmental Knee Replacement |
Less invasive knee replacement. |
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| Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis |
Treatment that lubricates the knee joint to help relieve pain. |
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