Here are five common knee problems we see at MyHealth Care Centre in Port Credit, with a short note on what each one can feel like. This page is for general education only and cannot diagnose your pain. If you are not sure what is going on, an assessment is the best next step.
5 common knee conditions
- Overuse knee pain. An ache that builds with more running, stairs or squatting than your knee is used to.
- Runner's knee. Pain around or behind the kneecap, often on stairs, hills or after sitting.
- Knee osteoarthritis. Pain and stiffness from wear and tear, often worse after rest or activity.
- Meniscus tears and strains. Pain with twisting, sometimes with catching, locking or swelling.
- Ligament injuries (ACL or MCL). An injury after a pivot, landing or contact, often with swelling or a feeling that the knee gives way.
More on this area: Knee pain guide.
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When to get urgent care
Get urgent medical care for a suspected broken bone, a joint that looks out of place, numbness or weakness that is getting worse, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after a serious fall or accident.
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