Dear Doctor: I’m a 53-year-old woman, and I’ve been athletic all my life. I’m in a soccer league and have a grinding pain in my right knee. I’ve had knee injuries in the past, and now I’m told I might ...
Q: I'm a 53-year-old woman, and I've been athletic all my life. I'm in a soccer league and have a grinding pain in my right knee. I've had knee injuries in the past, and now I'm told I might need a ...
No one likes being sidelined by knee pain. And if your ache is from a torn meniscus, it can linger for weeks. Contrary to popular belief, meniscus tears aren’t exclusive to athletes. They can happen ...
A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...
ORLANDO — Lateral unicompartmental knee replacement, when used in patients who meet certain key indications, such as having isolated lateral bone-on-bone arthritis, can be a viable treatment option ...
Excessive knee flexibility or a feeling of looseness may be an early warning sign of arthritis, experts say. While arthritis ...
As the leaves were just turning their 2025 dizzying arrays of autumnal hues, I finally tended to a bad left knee, taking the advice of Doctor Chad Broering and undergoing a full knee replacement, ...
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What is a hyperextended knee?

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Knee hyperextension happens when the knee bends backward too far.
Dear Doctor: I’m a 53-year-old woman, and I’ve been athletic all my life. I’m in a soccer league and have a grinding pain in my right knee. I’ve had knee injuries in the past, and now I’m told I might ...