How Do I Know if My Knee Pain Is Serious?
Knee pain is a common problem that affects all ages. An injury such as a torn cartilage or ruptured ligament could cause knee pain. Knee pain can also be caused by medical conditions, such as arthritis, gout, and infections.
When Should You See a Doctor?
- If you are unsure, call your doctor.
- You can’t support any weight on your knees or your knees feel unstable.
- Severe knee swelling
- You are unable to extend your knees fully or flex them.
- Observe a deformity in your knee or leg.
- A fever is accompanied by redness, pain, swelling, and swelling in the knees.
- Severe knee pain is often a result of an injury.
Injuries
An injury to the knee can cause damage to any ligaments, tendons, or fluid-filled sacs(bursae), that surround the knee joint, as well as the bones and cartilage that make up the joint. Among the most common knee injuries are:
- ACL injury. An ACL injury refers to a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is one of four that connects your shinbone and your thighbone. People who play soccer, basketball, or any other sport that requires sudden changes of direction are more likely to sustain an ACL injury.
- Fractures. Broken bones in the knee can result from falls or accidents. People with osteoporosis may also experience a knee fracture when they step wrong.
- Torn meniscus. Meniscus is the tough and rubbery cartilage between your shinbones. If you are carrying weight, it can become torn.
- Knee bursitis. Inflammation in the bursae can cause knee injuries. These are small fluid sacs that cushion your knee joint and allow tendons to glide smooth over it.
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