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Sports Injuries - Knee Injuries - Outside of the Knee
Sports Injuries - Knee Injuries - Outside of the Knee
| Lateral Knee (outside of the knee) |
| Term | Also Known As | Description |
| iliotibial band syndrome | ITBS or runner's knee | Iliotibial band syndrome occurs when the tissue that attaches to the outside of the knee from the pelvis becomes inflamed at the knee. |
| lateral meniscus tear | lateral cartilage tear | A lateral meniscus tear happens when the connective tissue in the outer part of the knee is pulled or twisted enough to start tearing. |
| lateral cartilage meniscus abnormality | | A lateral cartilage meniscus abnormality occurs when the connective tissue in the outer part of the knee is inflamed, deteriorated, or otherwise impaired. |
| osteoarthritis of the knee. | degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease | Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when wear and tear causes the knee joint cartilage to deteriorate and breakdown, and bone spurs to form. |
| patellofemoral pain syndrome | | Patellofemoral pain syndrome occurs when there is regular pain in the front of the knee due to cartilage softening or kneecap misalignment. |
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| Medial Knee Pain (inside of the knee) |
| Term | Also Known As | Description |
| medial cartilage meniscus injury | | A medial cartilage meniscus injury happens when the connective tissue in the inner part of the knee is damaged. |
| medial ligament (MCL) sprain | | A medial ligament (MCL) sprain occurs when the tissue that connects the thigh bone and the shin bone is overstretched or torn. |
