Knee pain could occur due to multiple reasons and identifying the right cause is important
Walk, run, climb stairs, or play sports, all these activities require healthy knee joints and if anyone is affected, all these activities will get affected too. Due to normal wear & tear of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilages after an age, the elderly is more prone to developing knee conditions that result in pain. But this doesn’t mean that knee pain does not occur in adults. There could be multiple causes of knee pain in adults as well as the elderly and that will depend upon the type of activities they perform and their lifestyle.
Millions of cases of knee pain are reported globally every year and it gives a sign of how common the condition is. Maximum cases of knee pain can be treated at home with medication, rest, and physical therapy. Only severe cases are known to require surgery.
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There are four key components in our knee:
- Bones
- Ligaments
- Cartilages
- Tendons
If an injury occurs to any of the above-mentioned components, it will result in knee pain and certain cases may also show swelling. For example, if a fracture occurs, it will cause intense pain and to get relief, fixation of the fracture is important. Similarly, an injury resulting in torn ligaments, cartilages, or tendons could also be the reason for knee pain. Let us see a list of ten common conditions that cause knee pain:
- Fracture
- Anterior cruciate ligament injuries
- Knee dislocation
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Meniscal tears
- Collateral ligament injuries
- Tendon tears
- Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
- Iliotibial band syndrome
There could be multiple symptoms seen in case of knee pain and they will depend upon the cause of the condition. But still, certain common symptoms that may be noticed include:
- Swelling and stiffness on the knee joint
- Inability to completely straighten up the knee joint
- Redness
- Warmth to touch
- Joint weakness or instability
- Noises like popping or crunching during knee movement
Now, when it comes to the diagnosis of knee pain, physical examination is what the doctor will start with. Assessment of motions that improve knee pain or make it worse will be done by the doctor along with swelling, stiffness, visible bruising, warmth to touch, and tenderness. After this, certain imaging tests will also be performed including x-ray, CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound depending upon the cause & severity of knee pain.
The treatment of knee pain varies according to the symptoms, cause, and severity. Most cases of pain in the knee can be treated at home with medication and rest along with physical therapy under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist. The application of ice is also known to relieve swelling & inflammation and that is why the doctor also recommends using ice packs multiple times a day for around 15-20 minutes each time.
Surgery is always suggested in severe cases, and it may involve the use of trauma implants.
Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is a reliable manufacturer of a wide range of orthopedic devices that are used for the surgical fixation of different orthopedic conditions. Based in India, the company is also recognized globally for supplying international standard quality implants to its numerous clients. Siora is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified company and it has also established a quality management system meeting these ISO guidelines. The company has also marked its name in the best Orthopaedic Device Companies in Estonia.
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