The patella is a small, triangular bone that protects the front of the knee. People who fracture their kneecap may have difficulty walking. Most people can return to typical activities within 3–6 ...

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) grabs his knee after an injury during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, Dec.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 16-year-old female high school junior with a history of recurrent patellar instability presented with left ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex. A fractured knee can cause pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. Treatment for this fracture may involve surgery or ...

Reported at the meeting of the Surgical Section of the Suffolk District Medical Society, May 6, 1891.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction has been the primary procedure for the treatment of patellar ...

Q. Over the weekend, I fell directly on my left knee and I heard a crack. I had severe pain and needed help walking. At the emergency room, X-rays showed a patella fracture. I was given crutches and a ...