Pain in the legs

Pain in the legs is usually caused by problems with the locomotor system. They are therefore of an orthopedic nature. These include sore muscles and overstrain from sports, as well as frequent or knee joint complaints.

Signs of wear and tear in the joints often lead to arthrosis. But injuries also cause pain, for example a torn Achilles tendon, a torn muscle fibre or, in the worst case, a fracture. In addition to muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments, the leg also contains numerous blood vessels and nerves.

If a blood clot clogs a deep vein in the leg (thrombosis), the affected leg swells up and the patient experiences pain. However, pain also causes a circulatory disorder of the arteries, which is called peripheral arterial occlusive disease (“window dressing disease”). Mainly smokers and diabetics are affected. Diabetics also sometimes suffer from nerve pain in the legs due to neuropathy. Alcohol abuse or vitamin B12 deficiency also leads to this type of nerve damage.

Pain in the knee

Knee pain is unfortunately not uncommon, but has become almost a widespread disease. Here too, there are rather harmless causes. But there can also be more dangerous diseases behind it.The knee joint is a very complex structure, so diagnosis and treatment of knee pain are often only something for the specialist.

It is advisable to consult a physician early on in the event of complaints, as this is the only way to quickly detect and treat any damage to the joint. Compared to other joints, the knee joint is more at risk of injury. For example, (sports) accidents can lead to meniscus damage.

A pulled or torn ligament can also cause knee pain. When force is applied more strongly (e.g. traffic accident), the bones involved in the joint can break. These fractures involving the joint are often very difficult to operate.

A fracture of the kneecap (patella fracture) is also possible. In most cases, no surgical intervention is necessary. Unfortunately, the knee joint is also a joint that wears out with age; the joint cartilage becomes less and the bony surfaces rub against each other.

Pain occurs especially under stress. But rheumatic diseases also damage the knee joint. They lead to joint inflammation and would usually have to be treated with steroids. and arthrosis