Knee
The knee joint (knee) is a joint that connects the tibia, femur, and patella.
The main purpose of the knee joint is to bend and straighten, allowing the body to change position. The ability to bend the knee makes actions such as walking, running, jumping, standing, and sitting much easier and more efficient.
The knee is a hinge joint, but some rotation also occurs during bending and straightening.
The knee joint has four ligaments that stabilize the knee and maintain its movement in one plane:
• The medial collateral ligament and lateral collateral ligament stabilize the sides of the knee joint and prevent side-to-side movement.
• The anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament form an X inside the knee joint and prevent the knee from sliding forward and backward.
The main thigh muscles also act as stabilizers: the quadriceps at the front of the leg and the hamstrings at the back.
Knee joint disorders are usually accompanied by pain, swelling, edema, and limited motion. The most common knee injuries are ligament tears and meniscus damage. Such injuries often lead to complex pathologies. Treatment of the knee joint is determined by an orthopedic traumatologist.
The main purpose of the knee joint is to bend and straighten, allowing the body to change position. The ability to bend the knee makes actions such as walking, running, jumping, standing, and sitting much easier and more efficient.
The knee is a hinge joint, but some rotation also occurs during bending and straightening.
The knee joint has four ligaments that stabilize the knee and maintain its movement in one plane:
• The medial collateral ligament and lateral collateral ligament stabilize the sides of the knee joint and prevent side-to-side movement.
• The anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament form an X inside the knee joint and prevent the knee from sliding forward and backward.
The main thigh muscles also act as stabilizers: the quadriceps at the front of the leg and the hamstrings at the back.
Knee joint disorders are usually accompanied by pain, swelling, edema, and limited motion. The most common knee injuries are ligament tears and meniscus damage. Such injuries often lead to complex pathologies. Treatment of the knee joint is determined by an orthopedic traumatologist.