{"id":3066,"date":"2025-11-27T11:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsmed-concept.com\/?page_id=3066"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:18:07","slug":"gonato","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsmed-concept.com\/en\/pathisis\/gonato\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The knee is heavily loaded in sports and everyday activities. Rehabilitation aims to restore stability and strength.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Anterior cruciate ligament injury <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most common and serious knee injuries, especially in athletes who participate in sports that involve sudden changes in direction, jumping, or turning (e.g., football, basketball, skiing).
Causes of rupture:
\u2022 Sports injuries (turning with a fixed foot, landing with incorrect technique)
\u2022 Sudden deceleration or change of direction
\u2022 Direct impact to the knee (less common)
\u2022 Muscle imbalance, gluteal\/hamstring weakness, poor technique<\/p>

Symptoms:
\u2022 Sudden \u201ccrack\u201d or \u201cbreak\u201d at the moment of injury
\u2022 Acute pain and immediate swelling (within hours)
\u2022 Feeling of instability or \u201cgive-away\u201d knee
\u2022 Difficulty walking or supporting the foot<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) rupture is less common than anterior cruciate ligament rupture, but it is a serious knee injury. The PCL is a key ligament for knee stability, especially during posterior displacement of the tibia.
Causes of PCL tear:
\u2022 Direct blow to the shin while the knee is bent (e.g., crashing the knee into the dashboard \u2013 \u201cdashboard injury\u201d)
\u2022 Falling on a bent knee
\u2022 Hyperextension of the knee
\u2022 Sports injuries (e.g. rugby, football, skiing)<\/p>

Symptoms:
\u2022 Pain deep in or behind the knee
\u2022 Swelling, usually mild compared to an ACL tear
\u2022 Instability or a feeling that the knee is \u201cgiving way\u201d backwards
\u2022 Difficulty going downhill or up stairs<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Meniscus injuries\/Meniscus tear <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, which can result from trauma or degenerative changes due to aging. The meniscus is the cartilage disc located within the knee joint, acting as a shock absorber and helping to stabilize the joint.
Causes:
\u2022 Acute injuries: Usually when bending the knee with the foot fixed on the ground, such as in sports (football, basketball, rugby)
\u2022 Degenerative changes: Age-related tears, where the meniscus becomes more vulnerable over time
\u2022 Abnormal movements or injuries: Such as in violent flips or jumps<\/p>

Symptoms:
\u2022 Pain on the inside or outside of the knee, depending on the location of the tear
\u2022 Swelling and bleeding (usually within 24 hours)
\u2022 Feeling of blockage or \u201csticking\u201d of the knee during movement
\u2022 Difficulty extending or bending the knee
\u2022 Feeling of instability or "gap" in the knee
\u2022 Rarely, tingling or numbness (in cases where the rupture affects the nerves)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Cartilage lesions <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cartilage damage in the knee involves changes in the articular cartilage, which covers the surfaces of the bones within the knee joint. Cartilage allows for smooth movement of the joint, while absorbing shock and reducing friction between the bones.
Causes of Cartilage Damage to the Knee:
1. Injuries:
\u2022 Direct injuries (e.g. fall, accident, severe impact)
\u2022 Injuries during rotation or changes of direction (such as in football or basketball)
2. Degenerative Changes:
Osteoarthritis: The wear and tear of cartilage over time due to aging or other factors such as overuse or previous injuries.
3. Anatomical abnormalities:
E.g. patellar deviation, bone asymmetries, chronic stress that affects the cartilage.
Symptoms of Cartilage Damage:
\u2022 Knee pain, which worsens with activities that increase pressure on the joint (e.g., going uphill, sitting for a long time)
\u2022 Swelling and feeling of "fullness" in the joint
\u2022 Instability or \u201clocking\u201d of the knee during movement
\u2022 Difficulty moving the knee (especially when extending or bending)
\u2022 Sometimes, a grinding sound or "rattling" when moving the knee<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Patellar dislocation is a serious traumatic condition that involves the loss of the normal position of the patella (or kneecap), when it moves out of its groove in the femur. Typically, the dislocation occurs outward (laterally), although it can also occur inward in rare cases.
Causes of Patellar Dislocation:
\u2022 Direct injury or blow to the knee.
\u2022 Strabismus or rotation of the knee while the foot is fixed on the ground (common in sports such as football, basketball, dance).
\u2022 Anatomical abnormalities of the patella or femoral groove, such as patellar dysplasia, which makes the patella less stable.
\u2022 Weak or weak muscles around the knee, especially the quadriceps, which reduce the ability to stabilize the patella.
\u2022 Crooked movements or turns of the knee under load or at an angle.<\/p>

Symptoms of Patellar Dislocation:
\u2022 Sudden, severe pain in the knee area, usually on the front or outer side.
\u2022 Feeling of deformity or abnormality in the patella area (the patella is usually visibly displaced or "crooked").
\u2022 Swelling and bruising around the knee.
\u2022 Feeling of instability or inability to move the knee normally.
\u2022 Inability to straighten or bend the knee.
\u2022 Sometimes, vibrations or sounds during movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Bone edema is a microtraumatic bone injury, also known as bone bruise or subchondral edema, that often occurs in the knee after injury or overuse. It is an accumulation of fluid within the bone marrow, usually after a blow, fall, or twisting injury.
What is Bone Swelling?;
\u2022 It is a microtrauma to the cancellous bone, without an obvious fracture.
\u2022 The bone "splinters" internally, resulting in bleeding or inflammation in the marrow, without a crack in the bone's cortex.
\u2022 It usually occurs in the femur, patella, or tibia (especially on the medial or lateral condyle of the thigh).
Causes:
\u2022 Knee injuries (fall, direct blow, rotational injury)
\u2022 Sports activities with sudden braking\/turning
\u2022 Concurrent damage to injuries such as:
o Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
o Meniscus tear
o Patellar dislocation
\u2022 Overuse or repetitive strain injuries (especially in runners or athletes)
Symptoms:
\u2022 Deep, diffuse knee pain, especially when walking or standing
\u2022 Pressure sensitivity
\u2022 Swelling in the joint
\u2022 Feeling of stiffness or limited mobility
\u2022 Pain persists for weeks, often without visible signs on X-ray<\/p>

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