What Causes Knee Pain?
The knee is a complex structure and offers a large of movement. It consists of three basic bones, the Femur (thigh bone), the Tibia (leg bone) and the Patella (knee cap). Over these bones is a web of muscles and ligaments which give immense strength, making the knee joint one of the strongest joints of human body. It also contains some fat padding while major blood vessels and nerves also traverse it.
The bones and cartilage of the knee are often the main areas affected when a patient experiences knee pain. The muscles and ligaments can also sometimes be involved.
Some of the causes of knee pain include:
- Cartilage and joint degeneration.
- Falls and accidents.
- Fractures.
- Dislocation of the knee cap.
- Muscular pain.
- Torn ligaments.
- Torn cartilage.
- Bursitis (inflammation of soft tissues due to long standing overuse or injuries).
- Soft tissue injuries due to accidents.
- Infection.
- Arthritis (Rheumatoid, Osteoarthritis, Gout).
- Bleeding disorders (Hemophilia).
What Are The Treatment Options For Knee Pain?
The treatment options of knee pain will depend on the actual cause of the problem. In many cases, patients are often started on medications, glucosamine and physiotherapy by their doctors. Injections and surgery may also be discussed as possible options.
With the recent advances in medical technology, there are now quite a number of new treatment options available to most patients.
At The Pain Relief Clinic, we provide cost-effective and on-site Xrays, MRIs, and treatments for knee pain.
Even for patients with long-standing knee pain despite undergoing other treatments, we offer a number of particularly effective solutions.
