Knee Conditions
Knee Conditions
Conditions affecting the knees
Knee Conditions
Baker’s cyst (popliteal cyst)
Symptoms Include:
Swelling | Pain | Joint locking
Swelling | Pain | Joint locking
A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled growth that forms behind the knee. It’s caused by swollen and inflammatory tissue beneath the knee joint. They’re more common in women and those over the age of 40. If you have the symptoms and they don’t go away, see a doctor.
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Joint Pain
Cartilage damage
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Grinding joint
Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Grinding joint
Damage to the cartilage is a fairly common injury. It usually affects the knees, however, it can potentially impact other joints. Minor cartilage injuries may heal on their own in a matter of weeks, while more serious cartilage damage may necessitate surgery.
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Joint pain | Sports injuries | Sprains and strains
Dislocated kneecap
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Swelling | Difficulty walking | Reduced movement
Pain | Swelling | Difficulty walking | Reduced movement
A dislocated kneecap is a common injury that takes six weeks to recover from. When the leg is planted on the ground, such as during sports or dance, it is frequently triggered by a blow or a quick change in direction.
Gout
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Redness | Swelling | Inflamed
Pain | Redness | Swelling | Inflamed
Gout is an arthritic condition characterised by the formation of tiny crystals inside and around the joints. It causes significant pain and swelling to appear out of nowhere. Men over 30 and women after menopause are the most commonly affected. Men are more likely than women to develop gout.
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Reactive arthritis
Symptoms Include:
Joint pain | Stiffness | Swollen joints | Red eye
Joint pain | Stiffness | Swollen joints | Red eye
Reactive arthritis is a disorder in which the body’s joints, particularly the knees, feet, toes, hips, and ankles, become red and swollen (inflammation).
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Septic arthritis
Symptoms Include:
Pain | Swelling | Redness | Inflamed
Pain | Swelling | Redness | Inflamed
A bacterial infection causes septic arthritis, which is the inflammation of a joint. Any joint can be affected, but knees and hips are the most frequent. It’s possible that more than one joint is impacted. After treatment, the majority of people recover. It can cause severe joint damage and is potentially life-threatening if not treated.
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