Most common knee injuries  |  Dr. Vasudeva Juvvadi Explains

Knee pain begins with slight to moderate pain in the knee joints. Many people take this pain for granted ignoring the largest joint in the body. They mostly never know what could this mean! Those who know what it does to their knees, in the long run, make a cautious note of their knee pain. You must have to bring your knee pain to the notice of your orthopedic doctor the moment you start to experience it because it is a big issue. It can progressively get worse over time and may turn into a big problem – and most often hampers your day-to-day life. Unaddressed knee pain can lead to severe knee damage and knee replacement.

Most Common Knee Injuries Facts You Must Know

It is the largest joint in the body as it bears the entire weight of your body. The knee joint is associated with several health issues – minor as well as major. Even minor problems with your knee joint can significantly impact your quality of life. In some cases, problems somewhere else – such as in the hip joint may show their symptoms in the knee joint. When knee pain becomes severe due to substantial loss of cartilage and damage to the knee joint, it restricts mobility and walking becomes a difficult task for many.

Let us first try to understand these five most common knee injuries that arise in your knee joint and the symptoms associated with them.

1. Knee Sprain or Strain

The knee joint is stabilized and strengthened by muscles or ligaments and tendons. The ligament is a strong band of connective tissue that connects bones with another bone. A tear or stretch in the ligament is known as a sprain – Whereas an injury to the tendon or muscle is known as a strain. The symptoms associated with knee strain or sprain include stiffness and pain – sometimes severe and cramping. The pain can radiate to the hip, leg, or foot.

2. Ligament tears: When a ligament of your knee joint tears it causes swelling in the knee with pain. You will also feel a popping sound and instability in your knee joint.

3.  Meniscus Tear: If the knee meniscus tears, you will experience severe pain and swelling in your knee joint.

4. Tendon Injury Symptoms: Pain in the knee, diminished knee strength and ability to move, and tenderness.

5. Knee Bursitis symptoms: redness and warmth to touch; swelling in the knee joint; pain in the knee joint especially when pressure is applied to the knee or during movement.

Bottom Line

A wide range of knee problems can cause these knee issues and they can affect people of all ages. Many young adults may develop knee problems and injuries due to these conditions over a period of time under the normal use of joints. If you have any of these symptoms associated with your knee joint, then book an appointment to meet Dr. Vasudeva Juvvadi for a thorough physical examination and comprehensive evaluation of your knee problem and its associated symptoms.