Knee Pain

ARTHRITIS / OSTEOARTHRITIS – Arthritis is caused by the inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis usually occurs with age and most often effect the fingers, knees and hip joint. Sometimes osteoarthritis follows a joint injury for example badly injured knee in younger age can later lead to development of early osteoarthritis. There are four grades of osteoarthritis. Grade 1 and 2 are initial stages of osteoarthritis where cartilage thinning occurs but joint space is still preserved. Grade 4 is severe osteoarthritis where joint space is grossly reduced.

GOUT – Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis where uric acid crystal deposition occurs in joints causing swelling and redness associated with pain. This disease commonly affects joints of toes, knees and fingers.

PATELL0 FEMORAL PAIN – Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a chronic condition that tend to worsen with activities like squatting, sitting, climbing stairs and running while the exact cause is unclear it is believed to be due to over use or injury. It is common in sports persons, especially women and young adults.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder. It involves small joints of hands and feet commonly along with large joints especially knee joints. It can be associated with systemic involvement also.

CONDROMALACIA SYNDROME – Chondromalacia patella (knee pain) is the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (patella). Pain results when the knee and the thigh bone (femur) rub together. Dull aching pain or a feeling of grinding when the knee is flexed may occur.
The pain can get worse with activities like walking up or downstairs, kneeling, squatting or sitting crosslegged may also hurt.

BAKER CYST – A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled cystic growth behind the knee. It causes a bulge and also a feeling of tightness. It is also called as popliteal cyst. Baker cyst can be result of knee joint problem like arthritis, cartilage tear or injury. It can lead to infection and rupture if left untreated.