Trauma Conditions
Traumatic injuries around your knee joint can cause a sudden loss of movement and function in your knee. Fractures of your kneecap and tibial plateau can lead to long-term consequences, such as knee arthritis.
Tibial plateau fracture
The tibial plateau is the upper part of the tibia that forms a part of the knee joint. It serves to transmit the load of the body across the knee joint. A fracture of the tibial plateau will extend into the knee joint and involve the cartilage surface within the knee joint.
Patella fracture
A patella fracture is a break in the patella (kneecap), which is a small bone in front of the knee. Fractures of the patella can occur from a direct blow or a fall directly onto your knee.
Patella tendon injury
The patella tendon connects the patella to the tibia. This connection allows the muscles at the front of the thigh (quadriceps) to straighten the knee. If the tendon ruptures, there will be an inability to straighten the knee.
Quadriceps tendon rupture
The quadriceps tendon connects the thigh muscles (quadriceps) to the patella. It allows the quadriceps muscle to straighten the knee. If the tendon ruptures, there will be an inability to straighten the knee.