Overview The tibia, commonly known as the shin bone, is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. It is one of the bones that’s most often broken. Symptoms of a tibia fracture can be as mild as …
Patella Fracture
Overview The patella is a small bone located to the front of the knee joint. You may know it as the kneecap. It is where the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) meet. The patella protects the knee and connects the …
Hamstring Tendonitis
Overview The hamstring tendon connects the hamstring muscle to the outer part of the knee. Hamstring tendonitis occurs when this tendon becomes damaged or inflamed because of excessive strain or force. The usual cause is overuse over time, especially among …
Medial malleolus fracture
Overview The medial malleolus is the end of the shin bone or tibia and appears as a bump on the inner side of the ankle joint. It forms the support for the inner side of the ankle joint as it …