Knee pain is a common condition that can affect people of all age groups. It might occur due to an injury, including torn cartilage or ruptured ligament, or certain medical conditions, like gout, arthritis and infections can also result in knee pain.
Click here for more information about knee pain– by Dr. Dayal Chavan, Consultant Orthopedic, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
For consultation regarding knee pain or any other orthopedic disease, get in touch with Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and get an appointment with the best Orthopedic consultant in Bahrain.
For your convenience, our representatives are available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches. We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits- to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
Types of Knees Pain
Following are some of the common types of knee pain:
- Strained knee ligaments.
- Tendonitis- inflammation of tendons.
- Torn cartilage.
- Osteoarthritis- a category of arthritis that affects the knees.
Knee Pain Reasons
There can be several causes of knee pain, including mechanical problems, injuries, various categories of arthritis and other medical conditions. The most common knee pain reasons include:
- Injuries
Knee injuries can affect tendons, ligaments, bursae (fluid filled sacs surrounding knee joints and bones), cartilages and joint-forming ligaments. Common causes knee pain due to injuries include:
- ACL injury.
- Torn meniscus.
- Knee bursitis.
- Patellar tendinitis.
- Mechanical Problems
Some mechanical problems that can lead to knee pain include:
Loose body– degeneration of cartilage/ bone or injury sometimes results in a piece of cartilage/ bone breaking off and floating in joint space. Loose body might interfere in knee joint movement, causing knee pain.
Iliotibial band syndrome– occurs with iliotibial band becomes tights and rubs against thighbone’s outer part.
Dislocated kneecap– happens when patella slips out of place, to outside of knee.
Foot or hip pain– people with foot or hip pain usually change the way they walk, placing less strain on the painful joint. However, this places more stress on the knee and results in knee pain.
- Arthritis
There are hundreds of types of arthritis, however, the ones most like to impact the knee include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pseudogout
- Gout
- Septic arthritis
- Other Medical Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain between kneecap and underlying thighbone. The issue is common in athletes, including young and older adults.
Click here for more information about knee pain– by Dr. Dayal Chavan, Consultant Orthopedic, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
For early detection and effective treatment of knee pain, contact Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, and get an appointment with the best Orthopedic in Bahrain.
Knee Pain Causes in Young Adults
Some of the most common knee pain causes in young adults include:
- Bow leggedness.
- Knock knees.
- Muscular imbalances.
- Osteochondritis dissecans- articular cartilage fusion failure, that sometimes settles without surgery, or might require keyhole surgery for fragment fixation.
- Ligament ruptures leading to instability- damages in articular meniscus and surfaces.
Knee Pain in Ladies
Knee pain in ladies is more common as compared to men, mainly due to the following reasons:
- Anatomy– women usually have wider hips as compared to men, which puts more stress on their joints.
- Ligaments– women knee ligaments are limber, and hence more prone to injuries, wear, and tear.
- Estrogen– hormones in women can lead to weak ligaments in the knee.
- Muscles– sometimes, women’s quad muscles become more stronger than hamstring, which creates an imbalance of strength.
- Osteoporosis– women have higher chances of developing osteoporosis, leading to damage to bones surrounding knee joint.
Knee Pain When Bending
Knee pain when bending is generally due to an injury or some underlying medical condition. Some of the possible reasons include:
- Patellofemoral syndrome.
- Patellar tendonitis.
- Iliotibial band syndrome.
- Hamstring tendonitis.
- Quadriceps tendonitis.
- Knee bursitis.
- Baker’s cyst.
- Trauma or injury to ligaments or knee joint.
Click here for more information about knee pain– by Dr. Dayal Chavan, Consultant Orthopedic, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
Knee Pain Treatment at Home
Following methods are considered effective for knee pain treatment at home:
- RICE- rest, ice, compression, elevation
- Tai chi- ancient Chinese mind-body exercise for improving flexibility and balance.
- Exercise- including walking, cycling, yoga or tai chi, swimming, squads, or water exercise.
- Managing your weight.
- Cold and heat therapy.
- Herbal ointment- generally made of mastic, ginger, sesame oil and cinnamon.
- Willow bark.
- Ginger extract- in the form of supplements, ground spice for adding flavor to food and ginger tea.
Knee Pain Exercises
Following knee pain exercise can be used to relieve pain:
- Leg cycle exercise.
- Double knee to chest.
- Leg Adduction.
- Knee full extension exercise.
- Unweighted flexion.
- Ankle stretches.
- Single hamstring stretch.
- Straight-leg lift exercise.
- Horizontal straight leg raises with chair.
Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics
If you have symptoms of knee pain or any other orthopedic issue, consult an expert Orthopedic at the earliest. At Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, we have highly qualified and experienced doctors, modern equipment, and state-of-the-art laboratories, to provide early detection and treatment options for all patients.
Contact Al Hilal Hospital, and get consultation with the best Orthopedic surgeon for knee pain as well as other orthopedic issues. For your convenience, our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits, to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
