{"id":4181,"date":"2024-02-25T20:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T20:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/?p=4181"},"modified":"2024-12-30T15:17:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T15:17:49","slug":"the-anatomy-of-the-knee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/index.php\/the-anatomy-of-the-knee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Anatomy of the Knee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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KNOW YOUR KNEE<\/strong><\/strong> BLOG SERIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Anatomy of the Knee<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Orthopaedic Opinions Blog<\/strong><\/em>

By Mr Vipin Asopa, March 2024<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The knee is one of the major joints in our body. From walking to running, standing to sitting, the knee is there to support and stabilise our body in most of our daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe knee is the body\u2019s largest joint, and it has a fairly complex structure. This structure makes it possible for us to bend and straighten our knees, and to turn them slightly inward or outward.\u201d [Reference: National Library of Medicine<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The knee is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. In this blog post, let\u2019s look at the anatomy of the knee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BONES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The knee connects the thigh bone (femur)<\/strong> which is above the knee, to the shin bone (tibia)<\/strong> located below the knee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other bone within the knee itself is the kneecap (patella).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injuries and conditions<\/em> \u2013 People can sustain fractures or breaks to the bones in the knee from sports or from a fall. Conditions include tibial plateau fractures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain<\/em> \u2013 A fracture or a break to a bone in the knee will cause pain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CARTILAGE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The surfaces of the bone within the knee are lined with articular cartilage<\/strong> which is composed of type II collagen and proteoglycans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injuries and Conditions<\/em> – Injuries to the knee include cartilage damage such as a meniscus tear. The NHS explain that \u201ca meniscus tear usually happens when you twist your knee while playing sport. But it can also happen from more minor injuries such as twisting when standing up\u201d. [Reference: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/meniscus-tear\/<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition where the articular cartilage becomes damaged and irregular due to breakdown of the collagen fibres. The surface of a healthy knee joint provides a smooth gliding pain free range of motion. In arthritis, the cartilage becomes damaged. There are a number of reasons why this can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain<\/em> \u2013 Osteoarthritis can cause knee pain. A meniscus tear will also cause pain in the knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LIGAMENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The knee is connected by four ligaments known as the medial collateral ligament<\/strong>, posterior cruciate ligament<\/strong>, anterior cruciate ligament<\/strong> and lateral collateral ligament<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injuries and conditions<\/em> \u2013 Ligament injuries in the knee are common. The main function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is to keep your knee stable. Unfortunately, ACL sprains and tears are common in sports with fast and sudden stops and pivoting movements, including football and skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain<\/em> \u2013 The knee may give way with an ACL injury which could cause pain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MUSCLES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The quadriceps <\/strong>are a group of four muscles at the front of the thigh that do most of the work to extend the knee. The quadriceps are the strongest and leanest muscles in the entire body. The hamstring muscles<\/strong> are a collection of three muscles at the back of the thigh that affect hip and knee movement. These muscles begin behind the hip bone and attach to the tibia bone at the knee. [Reference: https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/knee-muscles#1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injuries and conditions<\/em> \u2013 Strains and tears are injuries that can occur to either the quadricep or hamstring muscles. Conditions that affect the knee muscles include quadriceps injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain<\/em> \u2013 Depending on the severity, strains and tears will cause muscle pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr Vipin Asopa, PhD, FRCS (Tr & Orth), MBChB, BSc (hons)<\/strong>
Specialist Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon in London, with a particular focus on hip pain, knee pain and sports injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Asopa performs numerous surgical procedures including hip and knee joint replacements, arthroscopy, ACL surgery, as well as treating arthritis, ligament injuries, trochanteric pain and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To book an appointment with Mr Asopa:
Call: +44 (0) 794 319 1592<\/a> | Email: admin@ortho-surgery.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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