Knee Pain and Discomfort
Sudden pain in one of the knees is usually the result of overusing the knee or injuring it. In many cases, you don’t need to see your GP. The knee joint is particularly vulnerable to damage and pain because it takes the full weight of your body and any extra force when you run or jump.
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Arthritis of the Knee
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Any joint in the body may be affected by the disease, but it is particularly common in the knee.
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Cartilage Injury
Cartilage damage is a relatively common type of injury. It often involves the knees, although joints such as the hips, ankles and elbows can also be affected. Cartilage can become damaged as a result of a sudden injury, such as a sports injury, or gradual wear and tear (osteoarthritis).
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Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a cluster of conditions affecting movement of the patella or knee cap. It includes patellar dislocation and patellar subluxation which can be of various types.
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and the bone’s eventual collapse.
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Knee Ligament Tears
Knee injuries are common, especially when you’ve been taking part in sport. Injuries to soft tissues, such as ligaments, cartilage and tendons are the most likely. In some cases, you may need surgery to correct your knee injury.
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