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27 possible causes of 'Knee pain'

1. Knee Pain
Knee pain is a frequent ailment that can be experienced by older adults, young adults, and children. This typ...

Symptoms:

  • Knee pain
  • Pain
2. Meniscus Tear of the Knee
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tib...

Symptoms:

  • Black and blue marks
  • Chronic pain
  • Knee joint - tender
  • Bruises
  • Knee pain
3. What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, causes inflammation of the joints in the body. Explore our doc...

Symptoms:

  • Joint tenderness
  • Swollen ankle
  • Knee stiff
  • Chronic pain
  • Knee pain
4. Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia, also known as "runner's knee," is a condition where the cartilage on the undersurface of the ...

Symptoms:

  • Chronic pain
  • Knee stiff
  • Pain
  • Knee pain
  • Knee joint - tender
5. Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee (MCL Tear)
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is located on the inside of the knee. Ligaments hold bones together; the...

Symptoms:

  • Black and blue marks
  • Bruises
  • Clicking knee
  • Knee stiff
  • Knee pain
6. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, stron...

Symptoms:

  • Clicking knee
  • Chronic pain
  • Swollen knee
  • Bruises
  • Knee pain
7. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the ligament in your knee that keeps your shinbone f...

Symptoms:

  • Black and blue marks
  • Bruises
  • Knee stiff
  • Clicking knee
  • Knee pain
8. Baker's (Popliteal) Cyst
A popliteal cyst, also known as a baker's cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of ...

Symptoms:

  • Knee pain, posterior
  • Knee pain
  • Swollen knee
  • Knee mass
  • Joint pain
Click to view article 9. Sprains & Strains
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a m...

Symptoms:

  • Muscle cramp
  • Heel pain
  • Foot pain
  • Swollen ankle
  • Knee pain
10. Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints (the points where bones meet) in one or more areas of the body. There...

Symptoms:

  • Bursitis
  • Joint erythema
  • Knee stiff
  • Inflamed joint
  • Knee pain
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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