Hip and Knee Health

From arthritis to orthopedic injuries, a number of conditions can cause your hip and knee pain. Get on the road to recovery and explore treatment options that can offer relief.
man icing knee
Using Heat or Ice for Knee Pain
By Tim Petrie, DPT, OCS
fluid on the knee
How to Get Rid of Fluid on the Knee
By Rachel Macpherson
Doctor testing the knee with the Lachman Test
Knee Massage: Benefits and Tips
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Yoga for knees
The Benefits of Yoga for Bad Knees
By Michelle Polizzi
Pelvic Drop
Pelvic Drop Exercise to Improve Hip Strength
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
woman doing hip squeeze exercise
Exercises to Keep Your Hips Strong and Mobile
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Man holding knee
Exercises to Keep Your Knees Healthy
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Home healthcare worker helping elderly man with walker
Recovering From a Broken Hip
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Physical therapist helping man with knee trouble
Sensitivity and Allergy to Metals in a Knee Replacement
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Multi-ethnic women practicing yoga.
Exercises to Strengthen the Hip Muscles
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Photo of trail runner with knee pain.
Physical Therapy Exercises to Treat Runner's Knee
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Back and knee pain. Man experiencing lower back pain, croppeds
Back Disorders and Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Doctor examines patient's knee.
Cartilage Replacement as a Treatment for Knee Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
hip pain while walking
Hip Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament illustration
Knee Joint Ligaments
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Doctor examining osteoporosis on an x-ray.
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Tennis player holding knee in pain
Symptoms and Diagnosis of a Swollen Knee
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
She overexerted herself on that run
ACL Tears and Surgery in Adults
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
knee pain
Cause and Treatment of Knee Popping or Snapping
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Single leg bridge
Advanced Hip Strengthening Exercises
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Illustration of knee joint with pain
Overview of Knee Joint Infection Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Straight leg raise test
How to Perform a Straight Leg Raise Test
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
man doing hip flexor stretch on beach
Overview of Hip Flexor Muscles and Injuries
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Iliac crest
Anatomy of the Iliac Crest
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Knee Anatomy
What Is the Patellofemoral Joint?
By Elizabeth Quinn
woman swimming laps
Exercise Tips for Bow-Legged People
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Complications and Risks of Knee Replacement Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Physical therapist stretching patient knee
Why You Feel Your Knee Giving Out
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
When to see a doctor for knee pain
When to See a Doctor About Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Woman lying prone on the floor
How to Perform the Prone Straight Leg Raise Exercise
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
IT Band pain in athletes
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
knee examination
Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
a man holding his thigh
Physical Therapy for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Knee arthroscopy
Risks and Complications of Knee Arthroscopy Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A patient lying inside an MRI machine.
Diagnosing Knee Injury With an MRI
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
x-ray of someone's knees
Knee X-Rays and Detecting Abnormalities
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Mature woman in gym holding painful knee
How ACL and PCL Knee Injuries Differ
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
A man holding his knee in pain
Treatment Options for Cartilage Defects of the Knee
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Knee injection
How to Perform a Knee Injection for Medication
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Doctor examining senior mans knee in examination room
Diagnosing a Knee Injury With a McMurray Test
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Young woman suffering from pain in knee, close up
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the Knee
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a woman and daughter in physical therapy.
Caring for a Loved One After Total Joint Replacement
Fact checked by James Lacy
knee anatomy
Knee Images and Pictures - Photos and X-Rays of the Knee
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
man experiencing hip pain
Is My Hip Pain Cancer?
By Rachel Macpherson
man holding hurt knee while standing
Why Do I Have Knee Pain When Standing?
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH
knee swelling pain
Inner Knee Pain After Running: Causes and Treatments
By Brett Sears, PT
Sportswoman with broken leg sitting on ground,Barcelona
Why Do I Have Knee Pain Going Up Stairs?
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Jogging teen suffering from sudden knee pain
Understanding Different Knee Injury Symptoms
By Tim Petrie, DPT, OCS
Senior Businessman with Knee Problems in the City Streets
Bilateral Knee Pain: Causes and Treatments
By Tim Petrie, DPT, OCS
Groin Pain
Groin Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
bone cells
Abnormal Excess Bone Growth in Heterotopic Ossification
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Senior woman suffering from pain in knees at home. Holding her knee and massaging with hands, feeling exhausted, sitting on sofa in living room. Close-up. Medications and pills on table
Knee Pain From Plica Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
woman with pelvic pain laying down
What You Should Know About Osteitis Pubis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Woman holding knee in pain
Knee Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Knee joint inflammation
Treatment for Septic Joint Infections
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
bone health
Enchondroma Are Tumors Found Inside Bones
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
sarcoma
Sarcomas Are Malignant Connective Tissue Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Picture of a man holding injured knee.
The Unhappy Triad Knee Injury
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Knee pain
A Locked Knee Is Unable to Bend
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Male athlete with hip injury
Hip Osteonecrosis Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD