What Causes Knee Pain?

The knee is a complex structure and offers a wide variety of movements. It consists of three basic bones, the Femur (thigh bone), the Tibia (leg bone) and the Patella (knee cap). Over these bones is present 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).