Both knees

What does "Both knees" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Both knees" in a medical context simply refers to the two knee joints of a person's body. The knee is the joint where the thigh bone meets the large bone of the lower leg. When a doctor or medical report mentions "both knees", it means that whatever condition, symptom, or treatment being discussed applies to or affects both of these joints. It's a way of specifying that the issue isn't isolated to just one knee, but involves both.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.