The following injuries cause aching pain in the knee joint. This may be constant, or throbbing.
Quadriceps tendonitis/tendinopathy is inflammation or more likely degeneration of the tendon of the quadriceps (thigh) muscle at the front of the knee. Specifically, along the top of the patella (kneecap). Symptoms of quadriceps tendonitis Quadriceps …
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear …
Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is damage to the articular cartilage under the kneecap. Symptoms are similar to patellofemoral pain as the kneecap rubs on the bone underneath causing swelling and pain. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda …
A Baker’s Cyst or Popliteal cyst is a prominent swelling at the back of the knee. It is caused by an underlying injury or condition in the knee joint. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Lesion or syndrome affects young athletes and children causing pain at the front of the knee, at the lowest point of the patella or kneecap. Symptoms are very similar to Patella tendonitis, but the …
Patellofemoral instability is a sensation of the kneecap slipping or feeling loose. It causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee and has a number of causes including previous patella dislocation injury. We …
Articular cartilage injury is damage to the tough, thin cartilage that lines the ends of bones. It is often caused by a collision or trauma to the knee or in conjunction with other knee joint …
Knee synovitis occurs when the synovial membrane which lines and lubricates the knee joint, becomes inflamed. Swelling or stiffness are symptoms that may follow another injury, arthritis, or gout. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, …
Osteoarthritis, is wear and tear, in the knee joint. It is a common cause of gradual onset knee pain and joint stiffness. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 31st Dec. 2021 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis in …