Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages. It can be painful and debilitating. It may start suddenly or it may also begin as a mild discomfort, then slowly worsen. Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors.

• Patellafemoral syndrome
• Arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout
• Anterior knee pain
• Baker`s cyst. A fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may occur with swelling (inflammation) from other causes, like arthritis
• Bursitis. Inflammation from repeated pressure on the knee, such as kneeling for long periods of time, overuse, or injury
• Connective tissue disorders such as lupus
• Sports injury and other knee injuries such as dislocation of the kneecap
• Iliotibial band syndrome. This is a hip disorder from injury to the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
• Infection in the joint
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Teniditis. A pain in the front of the knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines
• Torn cartilage (a menicus tear) -- pain felt on the inside or outside of the knee joint
• Torn ligament (ACL tear). This can lead to pain and instability of the knee
• Strain or sprain. Minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting

 

Patellafemoral syndrome and Asteoarthritis are two of the more common knee problems we treat.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain in the front of the knee. It frequently occurs in teenagers, manual laborers, and athletes. It sometimes is caused by wearing down, roughening, or softening of the cartilage under the kneecap. Patellofemoral pain syndrome may be caused by overuse, injury, excess weight, a kneecap that is not properly aligned (patellar tracking disorder), or changes under the kneecap.

The main symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain, especially when you are sitting with bent knees, squatting, jumping, or using the stairs (especially going down stairs). You may also experience occasional knee buckling, in which the knee suddenly and unexpectedly gives way and does not support your body weight. It is also common to have a catching, popping, or grinding sensation when you are walking or when you are moving your knee.

Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that features the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently as we age. Before age 45, osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in males. After 55 years of age, it occurs more frequently in females. Osteoarthritis is abbreviated as OA or referred to as degenerative joint disease (DJD).

Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Osteoarthritis usually has no known cause and is referred to as primary osteoarthritis. When the cause of the osteoarthritis is known, the condition is referred to as secondary osteoarthritis.

The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Initially, symptoms may occur only following exercise, but over time may become constant. Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, and when the back is affected weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. The most commonly involved joints are those near the ends of the fingers, at the base of the thumb, neck, lower back, knees, and hips. Joints on one side of the body are often more affected than those on the other. Usually the problems come on over years. It can affect work and normal daily activities. Unlike other types of arthritis, only the joints are typically affected.

• Custom Orthotics to ensure proper knee alignment.
• Hot or cold packs.
• Physical therapy exercises
• Brace to stabilize the kneecap and or to offload pressure from the knee

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