20 years
I cant sit on my knee , it hurts a bit, i can bend it easily though
Aug 11, 2014
Patello-femoral Syndrome is the most common form of chronic knee pain and is characterised by pain occurring between the knee cap (patella) and the underlying thigh bone (femur). It causes pain and tenderness in the front of the knee. It is also known as Anterior Knee Pain. (In contrast, pain behind the knee is very rare.)
Patello-femoral pain is worse when you sit for long periods and get up out of a chair or the car, or when climbing stairs. Often, people experience a grinding or crunching sensation in the knee joint.
Pain may be worsen by sitting with the knee flexed for a long period of time, such as while watching a movie, hence leading to the terms "theatre sign" and "movie-goer's knee." The causes are diverse:
>Overuse (repetitive use or activity)
>overloading
>and misuse of the patellofemoral joint.
The suggested strategy for conservative treatment should be as follows:
- Physical therapy program (exercises and pain control with TENS, ultrasound, ice packs after exercises)
-anti-inflammatory medication (Advil),
-wearing a soft knee brace with patella stabilizer (the one with a patella window),
-braces that are tightly applied directly over the patella should be avoided, because they actually increase patellofemoral pressures and may exacerbate the condition
-education so you understands which activities avoid because those can aggravate patellofemoral syndrome. Also, and very important, remark the need for extended adherence to the exercise regimen. The physical therapist should educate you about a home exercise program.
-Allow time for these conservative measures (exercise program) to have an effect , usually 4-6 weeks is adequate for some resolution of symptoms.
there could be other cause of pain such as arthritis pain in the joint , miniscus tear tendonitis ,bursitis ,or any inflammation in the catilage or tears ligament in this case you need an images for your knee to diagnose with proper treatment
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This could very well be a prepatellar bursitis. A bursa is a sac-like structure made of thin, slippery tissue, lubricated with a small amount of fluid inside that to help reduce friction skin, muscles or tendons sliding against each other. The prepatellar bursa is located between the front of the kneecap (called the patella) and the overlying skin. It allows the kneecap to slide freely underneath the skin with knee movement.
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa.
Sometimes, a direct blow or a fall onto the knee can damage the bursa. This usually causes bleeding into the bursa sac. As a result, the bursa swells. The blood in the bursa triggers an inflammatory response The walls of the bursa thicken &don't recover even after the blood has been cleared. Symptoms include pain &swelling in the area in front and just below the kneecap, which will hinder bending the knee or kneeling. If you've had it for some time, small lumps, that seem to float around &could be very tender, may be felt underneath the skin over the kneecap; these are usually the thickened patellar walls. Usually the blood in the bursa will be removed over several weeks. If however swelling in the bursa takes longer to resolve, a needle may be inserted to drain the blood &avoid complications such as infection.
Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa.
Sometimes, a direct blow or a fall onto the knee can damage the bursa. This usually causes bleeding into the bursa sac. As a result, the bursa swells. The blood in the bursa triggers an inflammatory response The walls of the bursa thicken &don't recover even after the blood has been cleared. Symptoms include pain &swelling in the area in front and just below the kneecap, which will hinder bending the knee or kneeling. If you've had it for some time, small lumps, that seem to float around &could be very tender, may be felt underneath the skin over the kneecap; these are usually the thickened patellar walls. Usually the blood in the bursa will be removed over several weeks. If however swelling in the bursa takes longer to resolve, a needle may be inserted to drain the blood &avoid complications such as infection.
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