Introduction Internal knee joint pain is a pain that is mainly (but not always exclusively) concentrated in the inner part of the knee joint. This includes pain in the area of the inner thigh and lower leg, the inner ligament, the surrounding soft tissues and the inner knee joint space. Knee joint pain on the … Knee pain on the inside
Arthrosis/meniscus damage The meniscus represents a kind of disc-shaped cartilage in the knee joint.There is an inner and an outer meniscus. They serve to compensate for the unequal joint shapes and serve to “buffer” pressure loads on the joint surfaces. Each meniscus consists of three parts: an anterior horn, a posterior horn and a middle … Arthrosis/meniscus damage | Knee pain on the inside
Cracking A cracking sound when moving the knee can have a variety of causes. Possible air inclusions in the synovial fluid, cartilage damage, damage to the ligaments, overloading of the joint or even arthrosis of the knee joint can be the cause of a cracking of the knee joint. The most common cause of such … Cracking | Knee pain on the inside
Introduction The patella is a flat, disc-shaped, bony structure located directly in front of the knee joint. As a bone embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, the patella is involved in the formation of the articular surfaces of the knee joint. The main function of the kneecap is to protect the knee … Pain in the kneecap
Symptoms Above the kneecap, pain is usually triggered by the thigh muscles. The quadriceps muscle or its tendon is affected. Here, too, a traumatic (tear) is very rare. More often, inflammation due to overuse occurs, which can affect the muscle as well as the tendon and the patella. Chronic inflammation can damage the tendon and … Symptoms | Pain in the kneecap
Diagnosis The diagnosis of the disease that leads to the development of pain in the kneecap area is usually done in several steps. Simple clinical examinations are in many cases supplemented by radiological procedures. The most important clinical examinations include palpation of the patella surface and assessment of the patella’s displaceability. In addition, the triggerability … Diagnosis | Pain in the kneecap
Introduction External/side knee joint pain is a pain that is mainly (but not always exclusively) concentrated in the outer part of the knee joint. This includes pain in the area of the outer thigh and lower leg, the outer ligament, the surrounding soft tissues, the outer knee joint gap and the head of the fibula … Knee pain on the outside
Therapy The first measure for knee pain after jogging is to stop training immediately. The knee should be cooled and stored high. Anti-inflammatory ointments with a cooling effect also help to relieve the pain. Further therapy is initiated in consultation with the doctor depending on the cause of the pain. Often a specific muscle training … Therapy | Knee pain on the outside
Introduction A burning sensation in the knee is a burning pain that can also feel like a twinge or severe itching. It often occurs in the knee joint behind the kneecap. The burning sensation in the knee is usually caused by a disease that is accompanied by inflammation. The inflammation makes the knee warm and … Burning in the knee
Associated symptoms Frequent accompanying symptoms of burning in the knee: Depending on the disease underlying the burning in the knee, different accompanying symptoms may occur. Most diseases are accompanied by an inflammation. This is similar to an allergy and is accompanied by an increase in blood circulation. This makes the knee red and warm. In … Associated symptoms | Burning in the knee
Therapy The treatment for burning in the knee depends on the causative disease. It is advisable to rest and elevate the affected leg for any cause of acute inflammation. In addition, the affected area should be carefully cooled. This stops the inflammation process and the redness, swelling and pain are reduced. This treatment is usually … Therapy | Burning in the knee
Diagnosis In order to get to the bottom of the cause of pain in the kneecap area, a medical history (anamnesis) must first be taken. The extent, location and characteristics of the pain are of particular importance. The clinical examination focuses on the knee, but the feet, hips and spine should also be examined for … Diagnosis | Pain above the kneecap
