What are the causes of knee pain?

Knee pain can be quite a nuisance and may affect your work and daily activities. Some causes of knee pain are apparent such as tearing of ligaments or cartilage because of trauma at work, active individual or professional sport athlete to some kind of arthritis. The anterior aspect of your knee can be affected by problems in the cartilage and tendons around the knee cap, or patellar tendonitis.

What are the symptoms of Knee pain?

Knee pain symptoms vary from person to person. The pain can range from mild to severe and may be constant or come and go. You might feel knee pain in the front, back or side of your knee. It could also be felt in your knee joint or thigh. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor right away to prevent further injury:

• Pain, swelling and redness around the knee joint
• Fever due to infection
• Weakness or instability
• Not able to fully straighten knee
• Redness and warmth to the touch
• Crunching, popping and clicking sounds when you move or bend your knee
• Stiffness and inability to fully straighten the leg

How are knee pain diagnosed?

You may be asked for complete medical history, and run few diagnostic test include, X-ray, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan), Arthroscopy & Radionuclide bone scan.

What treatments are available for Knee pain?

Treatment for anterior knee pain will depend on the location and cause of the pain. Most anterior knee pain is caused by biomechanical dysfunction. Some patients may be candidates for arthroscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage or correct loosened meniscal fragments. In most cases, strengthening, range of motion, and functional rehabilitation can restore function and relieve pain.

Knee pain can be caused by various factors. It is often a result of a sports injury, improper muscle use, or trauma. Treatment can vary depending on the source of pain. Most knee pain can be managed through a combination of RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation), physical exercises and rehabilitation. However, some cases require more specialized treatment that may include surgery.

Your Doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment for the patient to relieve any knee pain. This usually requires rehabilitation, such as physiotherapy, to improve function and movement of the knee and strengthen muscle around the knee. Surgery may be required for patients with advanced or progressive disease that is not responding well to medical treatments.

The aim of knee surgery is to relieve pain and restore function. Exactly what treatments the surgeon recommends depends on the cause of your symptoms, and the condition of your bones, joints and soft tissues.

Your treatment will depend on the cause of your pain. Options include physical therapy, injections, and surgery for arthritis.