Causes of Knee Pain

Common Causes of Knee Pain

Knee pain may be associated with sudden injury, such as following a twist and fall on the ski slope; or develop gradually over time with no clear mechanism of injury. It may occur on the background of a grumbly achey knee that suddenly flares; or it may arise all of a sudden and without warning. Often the diagnosis is clear from the patient's history but careful clinical examination can provide further important insights into the cause. It may be necessary to perform further tests. such as X-ray, Ultrasound scan or MRI if the diagnosis is unclear or simply to confirm clinical suspicions and so allow effective treatment to be commenced.

Acute knee injuries are common, particularly in sports such as football, rugby and skiing. Making a precise and accurate diagnosis at the initial presentation is recognised to be extremely challenging. This is a specific area of interest for Dr Sheridan who is part of the military working group to improve recognition and confirmation of significant soft tissue knee injuries. Link to soft tissue knee article.

Knee Arthritis is a prevalent condition that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. To help better understand and manage this condition it is important to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.