The knee made simple….or…. if the knee were a car….anatomy, biomechanics and pathology
The knee can be understood most clearly when viewed as a precision mechanical system, similar to a car.
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As an ex professional sportsman who has a PhD in knee ligament research, Chinmay Gupte is a complex knee specialist with a national and international pedigree in treating knee conditions.
Wellington Hospital, London, 15 - 17 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JA
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 17:30
The knee can be understood most clearly when viewed as a precision mechanical system, similar to a car.
Each foot strike during running transmits a ground reaction force of approximately 2–3 times body weight through the lower limb.
Management ranges from structured rehabilitation to surgical repair or selective resection.
Patellofemoral pain, often called runner’s knee, is a common cause of anterior knee pain caused by irritation between the kneecap (patella) and the femur.
Whether you’re a weekend runner, a footballer on the pitch, or a racket-sport enthusiast, knee injuries can happen in a split second.
If you run, you’ve probably heard every “golden rule” going—don’t increase mileage too fast, stretch more, buy new shoes.
We often don’t think about our knees until they start hurting.
So, have you also noticed your knee making a click or popping sound whenever you walk, climb stairs, or bend down?
Is your knee swollen? Is it painful as well? Have you wondered why?
Knees are one of the most amazing parts of human body- they help you in walk, run, play sports, dance, and do so much more.