“In fact, athletes in many sports that meet criteria for being loose jointed are more than four times more likely to tear their ACL than athletes that are not loose jointed,” states Dr. Sterett.

Dr. Sterett explains that, “Knee dislocations have the potential to cause arthritis, primarily due to the significant trauma and damage to the joint structures.” Knee dislocations occur when the bones of the knee joint are forced out of alignment, often as a result of high-impact accidents or sports injury.

Pain in your knee is not a condition, it’s a symptom of a deeper issue. Here are two common reasons you’re experiencing knee pain.

Generally, knee cartilage transplant candidates are younger, more active people experiencing knee pain caused by worn cartilage.

We all have occasional aches and pains, but pain below the kneecap usually indicates a larger problem.