| Did you know that the knee is the most easily | | | | injury. This kind of knee pain generally happens from |
| injured part of the human body? It is also the most | | | | overuse or a traumatic injury. |
| complicated joint and one of the most utilized. From | | | | Treatments for Knee Pain Injuries |
| sitting to standing, walking to running, the knee is | | | | If the knee pain is caused by a minor injury, try ice |
| used--and perhaps abused. With every motion there | | | | packs and heating pads. You can also take |
| is an increased risk of injury resulting in knee pain. | | | | over-the-counter painkillers, like Tylenol or Advil. |
| And, there are many injuries that can cause knee | | | | However, if the pain is severe and/or lasts for a few |
| pain. | | | | days, do not hesitate to visit your doctor. Your |
| Common Causes of Knee Pain | | | | doctor can determine the cause of your problem. |
| Often, knee pain is the result of an injury, such as a | | | | Only then can the correct treatment routine begin. |
| ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. But some medical | | | | Some knee injuries require surgery. |
| conditions can also bring you to your knees, including | | | | Surgeons perform more than 450,000 knee |
| arthritis, gout and infections. | | | | replacements in the United States each year. Two |
| Some forms of knee pain are minor annoyances, | | | | thirds of knee replacement patients are women. |
| while others can greatly disrupt your quality of life. | | | | During the last year that statistics are available from |
| Common injuries that cause knee pain include: | | | | the Center for Disease Control, 311,000 women and |
| · Ligament Injuries. Torn ligaments are | | | | 167,000 men had total knee replacements. |
| caused by a hard stop or twist of the knee that | | | | "There are several factors behind the increase we're |
| typically occurs when participating in athletic activities. | | | | seeing in knee replacement patients," says |
| Many times, when you tear ligament you will hear a | | | | Orthopedic Surgeon Stanton Longenecker, MD. |
| "popping" sound. This will be followed by intense knee | | | | "There is an increase in the number of patients living |
| pain. | | | | longer and more active lives and an increased |
| · Dislocation of the Kneecap. This is another | | | | acceptance of knee replacement surgery. Women |
| common injury that causes a lot of knee pain. If the | | | | are certainly more active later in their lives than they |
| kneecap (patella) moves out of place, a doctor may | | | | were 20 years ago. The reason for the replacements |
| have to snap it back in place. Ouch! | | | | remains the same - wear and tear arthritis." |
| · Tendon Ruptures. Certain tendons | | | | Other knee pain issues require physical therapy or |
| (quadriceps and patellar) can rupture partially or | | | | stretching exercises, while other conditions may |
| completely. Many joggers experience knee pain | | | | simply involve rest. Your doctor is the only one who |
| caused by tendon ruptures. Most of the time, | | | | can make these important decisions. |
| surgery is performed on a completely ruptured | | | | For more information about knee pain, visit This |
| tendon, while a partial rupture can heal with the aid | | | | informative website will teach you more about knee |
| of a splint. | | | | pain, preventative techniques, and various |
| · Meniscal Injuries. If you hear your knee | | | | supplements (Glucosamine and Chondroitin) you can |
| clicking or grinding while moving, or it locks in a | | | | take to relieve some of the knee pain from injuries. |
| particular position, you most like have a meniscal | | | | |