The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the major ligaments of the knee that is located in the middle …

The scapula (shoulder blade) is a flat, triangular bone providing attachment to the muscles of the back…

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), one of four major ligaments of the knee is situated at the…

Shoulder instability is a chronic condition that causes frequent dislocations of the shoulder joint…

The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe…

Rotator cuff is the group of tendons in the shoulder joint providing support and enabling wider range of motion…

Meniscus tear is the commonest knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports…

A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac found between soft tissues and bones…

The biceps muscle is present on the front side of your upper arm and functions to help you bend and rotate your arm…

An athlete uses an overhand throw to achieve greater speed and distance. Repeated…

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition characterized by compression of the ulnar nerve…

The metatarsal bones are long bones in your feet. There are five metatarsal bones in each foot…

The tibia or shin bone is a major bone of the leg which connects the knee to the ankle…

Ankle Sprains are a common injury that occurs from over stretching or tearing of the ligaments that support the ankle…

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis…

Playing more overhead sports activities and repeated use of shoulder at workplace may lead to sliding…

The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to…

The humerus is the upper arm bone. A fracture of the proximal humerus, the region …

Tibial eminence spine avulsion fracture is avulsion (tear away) of the tibial eminence…

The plantar fascia is a long, thin ligament present along the bottom of the foot that creates the arch of the…

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by elbow pain due …

Shoulder impingement is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint. It is one of the…

Tendons are the soft tissues connecting muscles to the bones. The Achilles tendon is the…

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by pain and loss…

Osgood-Schlatter disease refers to a condition of an overuse injury that occurs in the knee…

The thoracic outlet is a small passageway leading from the base of the neck to the armpit and arm…

The glenoid is the socket that forms the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. Fractures…

Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap…

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint. A ‘ball’ at the top of the upper arm bone (the humerus) fits neatly into…

Burners and stingers are common neck or shoulder injuries characterized by intense burning or stinging…

Golfer’s elbow, also called Medial Epicondylitis, is a painful condition that occurs due to repeated…

Septic arthritis, also called as infectious arthritis, is characterized by joint inflammation…

Shin splints” is used to describe the pain and inflammation of the tendons…