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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.

Did the pain begin not long ago, it is possible

  • 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
  • Harstering Stretches
  • Warm-up exercises before training
  • Stretching muscles after sports
  • Biking or swimming at a running mecum
  • 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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