Front (Anterior) Knee Pain : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Treatment Of Pain at The Front Of The Knee

Treatment Of Pain at The Front Of The Knee
Treatment Of Pain at The Front Of The Knee

You can frequently treat pain at the front of the knee using an ice pack, resting your leg and taking calming painkillers, like ibuprofen. Activities to fortify the muscles around your kneecap can likewise help. A physiotherapist can disclose to you which practices you need to do.

On the off chance that your injury is gentle, you will not have to see a specialist, however you need to.

  • Put weight on the leg which is affected.
  • Have extreme pain, in any event, when not bearing weight
  • Your knee gives way, clicks, or bolts (stalls out)
  • Your knee is distorted or deformed
  • Your knee is hot, red or exceptionally swollen or you have a fever
  • You have pain, growing, deadness, shivering, or a pale blue staining in your calf
  • You’re as yet in pain following three days.

The treatment that you have for pain at the front of your knee will rely upon what condition is causing the pain. 

  • Patellofemoral torment disorder (PFPS)
  • Patella tendinopathy
  • Infrapatellar fat cushion condition
  • Front cruciate tendon injury
  • Osteoarthritis of the knee

References

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