Knee Pain

Knee pain can result from various causes, including injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. Here are some common causes and treatments:

Common Causes:

1. Injuries:

Ligament tears (e.g., ACL or MCL injuries)

Meniscus tears

Fractures or dislocations

Patellar tendinitis (inflammation in the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone)



2. Overuse:

Runner’s knee (pain around the kneecap due to overuse)

Iliotibial band syndrome (tightness or inflammation of the band running along the outside of the knee)



3. Arthritis:

Osteoarthritis (wear and tear of cartilage)

Rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune condition causing joint inflammation)

Gout (uric acid crystals in the joint)



4. Other Causes:

Bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around the knee)

Tendonitis (inflammation of tendons)

Osgood-Schlatter disease (common in teenagers, involves pain in the upper shinbone)