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Knee Pain - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Pain Relief
Information on knee pain, arthritis, conditions, causes, diagnosis, symptoms, pain relief, prevention, surgery and other treatment options. The knee, a hinge joint, has one of the widest ranges of motion of any joint. A knee damaged by arthritis may be a candidate for joint replacement.
The knee is a hinge joint formed by two bones (femur and tibia) and is held together by four ligaments (medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament).
The patella, or knee cap, also is part of the normal knee anatomy. The ends of the femur and tibia and underside of the patella are covered by articular cartilage, a slippery surface which allows friction-free, painfree movement.
The normal knee joint is surrounded by a membrane (the synovium) which produces a small amount of thick fluid (synovial fluid). The synovial fluid helps to nourish the cartilage and keep it slippery. The synovium also has a tough outer layer (the joint capsule) which protects and supports the joint.
In rheumatoid arthritis the body attacks its own joints. White blood cells, the agents of the immune system, travel to the synovium and cause inflammation (synovitis). The inflamed synovium causes warmth, redness, swelling, and pain.
During inflammation, the synovium thickens and makes the joint puffy and swollen. As rheumatoid arthritis progresses, abnormal synovial cells invade and erode cartilage and bone within the joint. Surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons weaken.
The surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away in osteoarthritis (sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis). The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together (bone-on-bone).
Pain, swelling, and loss of motion result. The joint may lose its normal shape over time and become deformed. Bone spurs (osteophytes) can develop along the edges of the joint. Bits of bone or cartilage can break off and float inside the joint space, causing even more pain and damage.
The location of the knee pain can be useful information when trying to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Pain on the front of the knee can be caused by bursitis, arthritis, or softening of the patella cartilage as in chrondromalacia patella.
Pain on the sides of the knee is usually related to injuries to the collateral ligaments, arthritis, or tears to the meniscuses. Pain in the back of the knee can be caused by arthritis or Bakers cysts (an accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee). Infection can be another possible cause of knee pain.
STAY STRONG~~!!!
IPL
Information on knee pain, arthritis, conditions, causes, diagnosis, symptoms, pain relief, prevention, surgery and other treatment options. The knee, a hinge joint, has one of the widest ranges of motion of any joint. A knee damaged by arthritis may be a candidate for joint replacement.
The knee is a hinge joint formed by two bones (femur and tibia) and is held together by four ligaments (medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament).
The patella, or knee cap, also is part of the normal knee anatomy. The ends of the femur and tibia and underside of the patella are covered by articular cartilage, a slippery surface which allows friction-free, painfree movement.
The normal knee joint is surrounded by a membrane (the synovium) which produces a small amount of thick fluid (synovial fluid). The synovial fluid helps to nourish the cartilage and keep it slippery. The synovium also has a tough outer layer (the joint capsule) which protects and supports the joint.
In rheumatoid arthritis the body attacks its own joints. White blood cells, the agents of the immune system, travel to the synovium and cause inflammation (synovitis). The inflamed synovium causes warmth, redness, swelling, and pain.
During inflammation, the synovium thickens and makes the joint puffy and swollen. As rheumatoid arthritis progresses, abnormal synovial cells invade and erode cartilage and bone within the joint. Surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons weaken.
The surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away in osteoarthritis (sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis). The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together (bone-on-bone).
Pain, swelling, and loss of motion result. The joint may lose its normal shape over time and become deformed. Bone spurs (osteophytes) can develop along the edges of the joint. Bits of bone or cartilage can break off and float inside the joint space, causing even more pain and damage.
The location of the knee pain can be useful information when trying to obtain an accurate diagnosis. Pain on the front of the knee can be caused by bursitis, arthritis, or softening of the patella cartilage as in chrondromalacia patella.
Pain on the sides of the knee is usually related to injuries to the collateral ligaments, arthritis, or tears to the meniscuses. Pain in the back of the knee can be caused by arthritis or Bakers cysts (an accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee). Infection can be another possible cause of knee pain.
STAY STRONG~~!!!
IPL