Why Your Knee Hurts. Knee Pain Types By Location & Description.
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Pain at the front of the knee could be patellofemoral pain syndrome, while tendonitis of the patella tendon causes pain between the kneecap and shin bone. A torn meniscus results in localized pain at the joint line, while arthritic pain is more diffuse and can cause swelling, stiffness, and cracking sounds in the knee.
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- Patellofemoral pain syndrome, or runner's knee, manifests as discomfort around the kneecap during activities like running, jumping, and stair use, with specific diagnostic tests like pain during squatting indicating the condition. Infra patellar fat pad syndrome may be present if pain is below the kneecap and worsens with full knee extension.
- Tendonitis of the patella tendon, common in active kids aged nine to fourteen, causes pain in the tendon between the kneecap and shin bone, with symptoms such as swelling, tenderness, and pain during knee movement. A torn meniscus leads to localized pain at the joint line, while arthritic pain, affecting the inside of the knee, can bring about swelling, stiffness, and audible cracking sounds, often fluctuating with weather changes.
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Recent questions
What causes pain under the kneecap?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee.
What is patella tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the patella tendon.
How can a torn meniscus be identified?
Localized pain at the joint line.
What are the symptoms of arthritic knee pain?
Swelling, stiffness, and cracking sounds.
How is infra patellar fat pad syndrome diagnosed?
Pain below the kneecap worsening with knee extension.
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Common Knee Injuries and Symptoms
- Pain at the front of the knee under or around the kneecap is likely patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee, causing discomfort with activities like running, jumping, and using stairs. Testing for this involves pain while squatting, and if pain is below the kneecap and worsens with full knee extension, it could be infra patellar fat pad syndrome.
- Tendonitis of the patella tendon causes pain in the tendon between the kneecap and shin bone, with swelling or tenderness over the tendon, hurting during exercise and when fully bending or straightening the knee. Swelling at the bony lump where the patella tendon attaches to the shin bone is common in active kids aged nine to fourteen.
- A torn meniscus, affecting the inside meniscus, results in localized pain at the joint line between the shin bone and thigh bone, causing the knee to feel stuck or unstable. Arthritic pain, more diffuse and affecting the inside, can vary with weather changes, cause swelling, stiffness, and audible cracking sounds.
