Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) The posterior cruciate ligament (or PCL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It lies…
Arthritis
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica A syndrome with pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders, upper arms and hips, but which may occur all…
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Podagra Gout in the big toe. Part of: Gout
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Knee Cap (Patella) A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee. Related terms: Patello- Part of: Knee About the Patella…
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Rotator Cuff Tears: Tests A rotator cuff tear is a tear of one or more of the tendons of the four rotator…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) A disease in which the immune system attacks the linings of the joints. This results in joint pain, stiffness,…
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Rheumatologist Doctors who diagnose and treat diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, and tendons, including arthritis and collagen diseases. Rheumatologist was last…
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Osteoarthritis (OA) The most common form of arthritis. It is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and…