Pain in the knees
- Knee pain is a common symptom at all ages.
- It can start suddenly, after injury or exercise.
- Knee pain sometimes starts as a slight discomfort, then slowly gets worse.
Causes of pain in the knee
Risk factors
- overweight
- Overuse
- Arthritis in the background
Injuries and overuse
- Bursitis: inflammation due to repeated pressure on the front of the knee
- Tendinitis: inflammation of a tendon due to overuse or inactivity
- Repeated discharges/instability of the pica
- rupture
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome Injury to the thin and long leg located on the outside of the thigh
- PatelloFemoral syndrome: Anterior pain of the knee around the pubis
- Ligament tear, knee sprain: Injury to the lateral or lateral ligaments can cause swelling, intra-articular effusion or a feeling of instability of the knee
- Meniscus tear: pain on the side of the knee
Inflammatory or degenerative diseases
- Arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus
- Cartilage erosion, osteoarthritis, degenerative changes in the joint
- Baker Cyst
- Osgood Schlatter
Infections\ Tumors
- essentially
- articular
- In the soft tissues
Home care
If your knee hurts as a result of a bruise or accident, it is recommended that you see a doctor immediately.
If the pain did not begin a long time ago, you may:
- Rest, avoid activities that cause pain
- ICE FOR 20 MINUTES EVERY TWO HOURS - COVER THE KNEE WITHTOWEL BEFORE COOLING
- Leg Lifting\ Treatment of Swelling
- Elastic bandage
- Painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs after consulting a treating doctor
General tips to relieve and avoid pain in the knees:
- QUADRICEPS MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
- Hamstrings Stretches
- Warm-up exercises before training
- Stretching muscles after sports
- Biking or swimming ++
- Run on a smooth and soft surface, such as a track, instead of on cement or pavement.
- Help to lose weight
- Insoles in the case of flatfoot
When to see a specialist?
- Without the ability to step on foot
- Severe pain even without stepping
- Locking of the knee, unable to straighten the knee
- Deformation of the leg
- Fever with swelling or redness around the knee
- Continued knee pain after 3 days of home treatment
What does a specialist check/recommend in case of knee pain?
- A complete clinical examination includes a comparative examination standing and lying down.
- Recommendation for the completion of preclinical tests: X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT
- Laboratory tests and cultures of intra-articular fluid after drainage of the knee
- Recommendation for treatment by injecting steroids\ PRP into the knee
- Recommendation for the physiotherapy procedures
- ORTHOPEDIC BRACING: KNEE BRACE, KNEE PROTECTOR, KNEE STABILIZER
- Recommendation for surgical treatment in specific cases: talk to a specialist
References:
MedlinePlus [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); [updated Jun 24; cited 2024 Mar 15]. Disponibile da
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A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia [Internet]. Johns Creek (GA): Ebix, Inc., A.D.A.M.; c1997-2020. Pain-knee; [reviewed 2022 Dec 22; cited 2024 Mar 15]; [about 4 p.]. Disponibile da
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