Four Most Common Knee Injuries

Four Most Common Knee Problems

Our knees not only carry the weight of our entire body, they also play a crucial part in keeping us mobile. Any injury, big or small, to the knee joints can cause immobility, severe pain and other problems. You should consult a private knee doctor Warrington to prevent knee injuries from affecting your health and lifestyle.

Arthritis

Arthritis affects the knee joints and is associated with immense pain. It restricts simple movement and everyday activities.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common forms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis may be the result of long-standing injuries . The surfaces within the joints may become damaged as a result of which the movement of the joints can become restricted and less smooth. This causes painful “rubbing” of the joints and results in pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling in the affected joints.

Tendonitis

Tendons are tissues that attach muscle to the bone helping movement of bones and joints. Inflammation of the tendons is commonly called as tendonitis.

Tendonitis can occur due to injury or excessive physical stress. Rest is the recommended treatment for this condition. In severe cases, corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy and surgery may also be suggested by your private knee doctor Warrington.

Cruciate Ligament Injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL sometimes is stretched or even torn due to sudden twisting of the knee when there is constant shift in direction. Often seen in sportsmen, the injury causes severe pain, instability of the knee, swelling and immobility.

Injury to the medial collateral ligament or MCL is also caused by the twisting of the knee even as the foot is firmly on the ground. Pain, stiffness, instability of the knee and swelling are common symptoms.
Severe ACL and MCL injuries may require surgery and physiotherapy.

Anterior Knee Pain

Consistent pain in the area in and around the kneecap that may occur due to several reasons is collectively known as anterior knee pain.

It often occurs when the kneecap and thigh bone do not bend and straighten smoothly. Imbalance of thigh muscles, leg alignment, poor flexibility and also extreme physical stress can be causes for anterior knee pain observed in adolescents. In many people, pain can occur also due to long sitting hours.

Remedies range from simple rest to physiotherapy for anterior knee pain.
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