Knee Pain
Knee pain is a very common problem that’s caused by many different conditions. It is the most common musculoskeletal complaint brought to physicians. While some knee injuries may be acute and the result of physical impact, others may be chronic and caused by arthritis. Knee pain can be caused by problems with the knee joint itself, or it can be caused by conditions affecting the soft tissues — ligaments, tendons or bursae — that surround the knee. The severity of the knee pain should determine your course of action.
Symptoms
- Restricted range of motion
- Swelling and stiffness.
- Redness and warmth to the touch.
- Weakness, buckling or instability.
- Popping or crunching noises.
- Inability to fully straighten the knee.
Causes
- Meniscus Tear
- Jumper’s Knee
- ACL Injury
- Knee Bursitis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Quadriceps Tendonitis
- Hamstring Tendonitis
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Dislocated Kneecap