Causes And Treatments
The knee joint is made up a number of structures, which include ligaments, tendon, cartilage and bone. When any of these are affected either due to injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage or some medical conditions like arthritis, gout and infections or sometimes some problem in the hip or foot, then it may cause knee pain. Causes A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself. Some sports put greater stress on your knees than do others, increasing your risk of knee injury. High impact games like soccer and basketball may cause an ACL injury or sudden twisting of the knee could cause a torn meniscus. Fractures: The bones of the knee, including the kneecap (patella) , can be broken during motor accidents or falls. People whose bones have been weakened by osteoporosis are also prone to fractures. Knee bursitis: Some knee injuries ca