Agree that the picture when an elderly person walks holding a stick will not surprise anyone. Everyone understands that time does not add lightness to walking. But sometimes there are aching pains in the knees in very young people. This can signal serious he alth problems. And then many, being at the doctor's office, answer the question about specific complaints: "My knee hurts all the time." How to determine the cause and make an accurate diagnosis? Is a complete cure possible without complications and consequences? This and much more will be discussed in the article.
Does your knee hurt? For an accurate diagnosis, go through a full examination
Of course, there is no single way to treat all diseases of this joint. Only after making an accurate diagnosis, the doctor will be able to prescribe rehabilitation measures appropriate for each specific case. And for this, the patient needs to undergo a complete examination, which may consist of:
- X-ray;
- arthroscopy (examination with an arthroscope of the inner surfacejoint);
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging);
- CT (computed tomography).
Of particular importance is the timeliness and speed of the above procedures for injuries of the knee joint. In no case should you self-medicate in such situations using advertised drugs. This can only aggravate the situation in which the disease becomes chronic. Irreversible consequences may occur, requiring subsequent surgical intervention.
Why does my knee hurt? Most Common Causes
Injuries
- Meniscus injury. Occurs with a sharp, awkward turn, expressed in the separation of parts of the rounded cartilage.
- Bruised. Associated with mechanical action. Accompanied by severe swelling of nearby tissues.
- Rupture of ligaments. Occurs after an unsuccessful fall.
- Dislocation of the patella. The injury is most common in athletes and dancers. Often the patella is reset on its own, but in case of damage, the displacement can periodically repeat spontaneously.
Inflammatory diseases
- Synovitis. Fluid accumulates in the internal cavity of the joint, causing inflammation. Any movement of the leg becomes very heavy. If the disease is started, there is a danger of its transition to deforming arthrosis.
- Bursitis. The bag surrounding the joint is very swollen and inflamed, there is a focal increase in temperature. In the absence of timely treatment, the muscles surrounding the affectedplace.
Deforming diseases
- Arthrosis. Constant sharp pain in the knees leads to a gradual deformity of the joints.
- Arthritis. Usually both knees are affected at the same time. They turn red and swell. There is a destruction of the internal cartilage, turning into a deformation.
What to do if your knee hurts? Treatment Options
Measures prescribed by a rheumatologist can consist of both surgical intervention (reduction of the joint, application of a plaster cast, injections into the affected area, etc.), and be conservative in nature (taking herbal infusions externally and internally, medication and etc.). The most important thing is to seek help from a specialist in a timely manner at the first problems with your legs!
