Who get Knee Pain?

Who get Knee trouble?

Men, women  plus kids can have knee trouble. They happen within folks of every race and cultural background.

What Causes Knee trouble?

unconscious knee trouble can be caused by:

·         A straight rage or rapid movements so as to damage the knee

·         Osteoarthritis in the knee, consequential as of wear and tear on its parts.

How Are Knee trouble Diagnosed?

·         Medical history

·         Physical examination

·         Diagnostic tests (such as CAT scan, MRI, arthroscopy, and biopsy).

·         X-ray or bone scan

Arthritis in the Knees

The most ordinary kind of arthritis of the knee is osteoarthritis. The cartilage in the knee slowly gone away. Treatments are:

·         Medicines to reduce ache, such as aspirin and acetaminophen

·         Medicines to reduce puffiness and inflammation, such as ibuprofen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

·         activities to improve movement and strength

·         Weight loss.

Rheumatoid arthritis is another type of arthritis that affects the knee. In rheumatoid arthritis, the knee becomes inflamed and cartilage may be destroyed. Treatment includes:

·         Physical therapy

·         Medications

·         Knee substitute surgery (for a seriously damaged knee).

Cartilage Injuries and Disorders

Chondromalacia (KON-dro-muh-lay-she-uh) occurs when the cartilage of the knee cap softens. This can be caused by injury, overuse, or muscle weakness, or if parts of the knee are out of alignment. Chondromalacia can develop if a blow to the knee cap tears off a piece of cartilage or a piece of cartilage containing a bone fragment.

The meniscus (meh-NISS-kus) is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts like a pad between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). It is easily injured if the knee is twisted while bearing weight. A partial or total tear may occur. If the tear is tiny, the meniscus stays connected to the front and back of the knee. If the tear is large, the meniscus may be left hanging by a thread of cartilage. The seriousness of the injury depends on the location and the size of the tear.

Treatment for cartilage injuries includes:

·         Exercises to strengthen muscles

·         Electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles

·         Surgery for severe injuries.