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Introduction

PART I
The Basics: How Your Knees Work and Why They Hurt

Chapter 1
Anatomy of the Knee:
The Body's Complex Joint

The Patella: Kneecap
Ligaments: The Four Stabilizers
Tendons: The Connection from Muscle to Bone
Articular and Meniscal Cartilage: The Shock Absorbers
Synovium: The Source of Lubricant
Bursae: The Gliders
Other Knee Anatomy to Know About
Key Points

Chapter 2
Common Risk Factors for Knee Pain

Being Overweight
Previous Injury
Overuse
Lack of Muscle Flexibility or Strength
Key Points

Chapter 3
The Differences in Men's and Women's Knees

The Female Athlete's Achilles Heel Is Actually the Knee
Venus and Mars through the Ages
Replacing His and Hers
Key Points

Chapter 4
Knee Pain in Childhood and Adolescence

Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Patellar Subluxation and Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain and Chondromalacia of the Patella
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
Discoid Meniscus
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Septic Arthritis
Lyme Disease
Blount's Disease
Bone Cancer
Key Points

Chapter 5
Knee Pain in Adults

Young Adults (Ages Eighteen to Forty)
Traumatic Ligament Injuries
Meniscus Injuries
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain and Chondromalacia of the Patella
Quadriceps and Patellar Tendinitis
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Middle Age (Ages Forty to Sixty)
Tendon Injuries
Gout
Degenerative Meniscus Tears
Mature Adults (Ages Sixty and Over)
Osteoarthritis
Pseudogout
Bone Cancer
Key Points

Chapter 6
Finding the Doctor Who's Right for You

Physicians Who Treat Knee Pain
Finding an Orthopedist
Paying for the Best Treatment
Interviewing Potential Doctors
Key Points

Chapter 7
Getting the Right Diagnosis

The Importance of Your Story
The Initial Physical Examination
What to Know about Diagnostic Tests
Key Points

PART II
Treating the Causes of Acute and Chronic Knee Pain

Chapter 8
Treating Acute Knee Pain from Traumatic Injuries

Ligament Injuries
Tendon Injuries
Meniscus Injuries
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Patellar Subluxation and Dislocation
Patella Fracture
Key Points

Chapter 9
Treating Chronic Knee Pain from Overuse Injuries

Bursitis
Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain and Chondromalacia of the Patella
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Key Points

Chapter 10
Treating Chronic Knee Pain from Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Conditions

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
Septic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Gout
Pseudogout
Ten Ways to Keep Your Arthritic Knees as Pain Free as Possible
Key Points

Chapter 11
Treating Chronic Knee Pain from Other Medical Conditions

Lyme Disease
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
Blount's Disease
Bone Cancer
Key Points

PART III
Types of Treatment for Knee Pain

Chapter 12
Conservative Treatment

RICE: First Aid for Knees
Protection: Brace Yourself
Key Points

Chapter 13
Physical Therapy

Meeting Your Physical Therapist
Your Role in Your Physical Therapy
Aids to Physical Therapy
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Paying for Physical Therapy
Key Points

Chapter 14
Treating Knee Pain with Medication:
Balancing Benefits with Side Effects

Timing and Method of Delivery
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nutritional Supplements
Topical Pain Relievers
Viscosupplementation
Corticosteroids
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and Biologic Response Modifiers (Biologics)
Safe Use of Narcotic Pain Medications
Key Points

Chapter 15
Treating Knee Pain with Arthroscopic and Open Surgery

What to Ask Your Doctor before Knee Surgery
Getting Ready for Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Articular Cartilage Surgery
Synovium Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Repairing Ruptured Patella and Quadriceps Tendons
Osteotomy
Patellofemoral Surgery
Surgery for Intra-articular Fractures
Bone Cancer Surgery
What to Expect after Knee Surgery
Key Points

Chapter 16
Knee Replacement Surgery

What Prostheses Are Made of and How They Stay Put
Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Bilateral Knee Replacement v Is Knee Replacement Right for You?
Getting Ready for Knee Replacement
The Surgery
Possible Complications of Knee Replacement Surgery
Rehabilitation after Knee Replacement Surgery
Key Points

Chapter 17
Complementary and Alternative Therapy

Acupuncture
Massage
Mind-Body Therapies
Pilates
Tai Chi
Key Points

PART IV
Prevention

Chapter 18
Physical Conditioning to Help Your Knees

Knee-friendly Aerobic Exercises for Endurance and Stamina
Stretching to Improve Flexibility
Strength Training
Best Fitness Equipment for Knees
The Sports Most and Least Likely to Hurt Your Knees
Conditioning for Your Sport
Beat the Barriers to Exercise
Eat Well and Reduce Stress
Key Points

Chapter 19
Twenty Ways to Be Good to Your Knees

Glossary
Appendix: Information Resources
Index