People cannot prevent all knee injuries. However, education on knee anatomy, how injuries happen, and treatment can help prevent potential complications from common knee injuries. The knee is a ...

The popliteal lymph nodes lie in the tissues behind a person’s knee. Many conditions can cause them to swell, such as infections and autoimmune conditions. It is rare for cancer to affect the ...

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, ...