SYMPTOMS

The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include:

• Swelling and stiffness

• Redness and warmth to the touch

• Weakness or instability

• Popping or crunching noises

• Inability to fully straighten the knee

CAUSES

The most common causes of knee pain are related to aging, injury or repeated stress on the knee. Common knee problems include sprained or strained ligaments, cartilage tears, tendonitis and arthritis. 

DIAGNOSIS

• X-ray. This test uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...

• Computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan). ...

• Arthroscopy. ...

• Radionuclide bone scan.

Diagnosing knee requires a physical examination and possible X-rays or additional tests to rule out other causes of symptoms. 

TREATMENT

Chiropractic techniques

Physiotherapy

Osteopathy

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