Knee Pain Introduction
| What is knee pain? | |||||||||||||||||||
| is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Knee Pain Introduction | |||||||||||||||||||
| is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that bring people to their doctor. With today's increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments. can be caused by a sudden injury, an overuse injury, or by an underlying condition, such as . Treatment will vary depending on the cause. Symptoms of knee injury can include pain, swelling, and stiffness. The is the largest joint in the body. When it's healthy, the moves easily and lets you walk, turn and squat without any pain. The network of bones, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues in the knee all work together to keep the body stable and active. can be one of the most difficult and frustrating types of pain to deal with. That's because so much is resting on our knees. Literally, with every step we take, we put hundreds of pounds of pressure per square inch on our knees. If you're already experiencing from an old injury, walking or even standing can become agonizing. also has an unfortunate tendency to get worse with age, as cartilage wears down, causing bones to rub directly against each other more and more. Understanding what is causing your may be a simple task, or more complicated. A skilled physician can use clues to determine the cause of . Most is treated conservatively, but there are situations in which knee surgery is required. Athletes are at an elevated risk for sudden injuries that may require surgery, such as torn ligaments in the center of the knee or certain types of fractures. |
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| Knee Pain Remedy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting with your doctor is the best thing you can do to treat a knee problem. However, while waiting to have your knee evaluated you may want to try... | |||||||||||||||||||
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| What your doctor recommends for treatment will depend on your situation. It may include physical therapy with knee stretching exercise, along with some simple home remedies, or it may be a more aggressive approach. Whatever their advice, following it closely may help prevent further injury. is a suitable therapy for , considering any age group and health conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Some of the common knee pain symptoms that are experienced by patients. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Swelling: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Swelling of the knee is common with several different knee problems. When there is an effusion immediately after a knee injury, a possible cause is severe injury to an internal structure, like the anterior cruciate ligament or a fracture of the top of the shin bone. When swelling develops gradually over hours to days after an injury, it is likely to be something less severe, like a tear of the meniscus or a ligament sprain. Swelling that occurs without the presence of a known injury can be due to (common), gout (less common), inflammatory arthritis, or a joint infection (uncommon). |
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| Locking: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Locking is a symptom that occurs when a patient cannot bend or straighten their knee. The locking can either be due to something physically blocking motion of the knee, or by pain preventing normal knee motion. One way to determine if there is something physically blocking knee motion is to inject the knee with a numbing medication. After the medication has taken effect, you can attempt to bend the knee to determine if pain was blocking the motion or if there is a structure, such as a torn meniscus, that is blocking normal motion. |
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| Examining the Knee: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Determining the cause of relies on a proper examination of the . Learn about how your doctor can examine your knee to determine the source of your pain, and what tests can be performed to make the diagnosis. | |||||||||||||||||||
| What Causes Knee Pain? | |||||||||||||||||||
| is commonly caused by doing too much too soon when you haven't exercised for a long period of time - especially high-impact aerobics; walking, running or jumping on hard surfaces or uneven ground; excessive running up and down stairs (When you walk upstairs you are putting pressure on your knees that is equivalent to four times your body weight, when running up the stairs it can be eight times your body weight). The first major cause of a majority of the in patients is . The most common type of knee that has a serious effect on individuals is . This is caused by the wear and tear of the different joints in your knee. When your cartilage begins to wear down on the knee, the bone will begin to get exposed at the joint level. This weakness can lead to sharp medial that can occur. If there is no history of acute injury/trauma, one way of assessing is by determining the site of the pain and then looking at differential diagnoses for pain in that area. So, can be divided into: |
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| is often age-related. In younger people, is more commonly caused by trauma or overuse, usually related to sports or some physical activity. If you are over 40 and have , the most likely reason is wear and tear in the , also known as degenerative or degenerative joint disease (DJD). | |||||||||||||||||||
| When do you need to call your doctor about your knee pain? | |||||||||||||||||||
| If you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms, or if you do not know the specific treatment recommendations for your condition, you should seek medical attention. Treatment of must be directed at the specific cause of your problem. Some signs that you should be seen by a doctor include: | |||||||||||||||||||
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| What is the treatment for Knee Pain? | |||||||||||||||||||
| Treatment of depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment plan. is a common complaint for many people. There are several factors that can cause . Awareness and knowledge of causes lead to faster diagnosis and treatment. can be related to or around the knee. Most alternative treatments for aim at reducing pain, inflammation, and stiffness. Persons experiencing long-term or severe should consult a physician to determine the underlying cause. |
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| Prevention of Knee Pain | |||||||||||||||||||
| Strengthening the leg muscles may help prevent caused by overworking the joint. In addition, a stronger knee may prevent injury to the joint. Squats are an easy exercise that will strengthen the quadriceps (front thigh muscles) and hamstrings (back thigh muscles). The yoga warrior posture strengthens the muscles around the knee and increases range of motion. If a simple pain can be cured by means of rest and self care, we suggest calling a doctor if you cannot bear weight on your knee, the knee is deformed, you have a severe pain, you still feel the pain after a couple of days of rest. According to the severity of the pain, your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs or he may inject a steroid which reduces pain and inflammation. If you suffer from severe pain, you may also consult a physical therapist. |
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| Knee Pain Diagnosis | |||||||||||||||||||
| For diagnosis, the doctors will advise some X-rays as these will help him to detect the fractures and the degenerative joint diseases. Diagnosis of can be done with the help of CT scanners, which can take X-rays from different angles. These different angles will create cross sectional image of the body inside. This procedure can also detect any loose substances and problems related to bones. Ultrasound is useful in diagnosis as it helps to create images that are real; images of the knee and the area around it. Doctor can suggest for an exercise for the knee in different positions when the process of ultrasound is in progress. He does this to check for any particular problem in the knee area. If you suffer from bad , then you should be aware that there are different treatments that are available. The key to trying to manage any particular of severe joint pain is to find a good treatment program that deals with treating and preventing the causes of your pain. There are thousands of different treatment programs that are available for join pains; the key is to find one that works well for you. |
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| How much pain will I be in? | |||||||||||||||||||
| The level of discomfort varies from patient to patient, but most people report minimal pain 48-72 hours after knee replacement surgery, provided that they are taking their prescribed medication and following their doctor’s instructions. Patients also need to follow their prescribed physical therapy regimen. Typically patients are on prescription pain medication for about a month before switching to an over-the counter medication such as ibuprofen. | |||||||||||||||||||
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