TYPES OF KNEE PAIN
KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS :-
Knee osteoarthritis is the wear-and-tear damage to
articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of
arthritis, and the knee is one of the most common sites of
osteoarthritis. Cases of knee osteoarthritis have doubled since the
mid-20th century.
Over time, the cartilage that wraps the ends of bones breaks down due to
osteoarthritis. Eventually the articular cartilage will wear away entirely,
leaving bones to grind painfully against each other.
MENISCUS TEAR:-
The
menisci are crescent-shaped pads of cartilage that act as the knee’s shock
absorbers and secondary stabilizers. These tissues can become frayed and torn due to age, weight or injury. Tears can be painful and
cause a feeling of instability in the knee. A lack of blood supply to most of
the meniscus make tears difficult or impossible to heal on their own.
ACL TEAR:-
The ACL is the most often damaged ligament in the knee. It is
responsible for keeping the tibia from sliding out in front of the kneecap, and
for keeping the knee together during rotational movement. It is one of the
prime stabilizers of the knee.
Treatment: The goal of treatment for minor ACL injuries (injuries to ligaments are called sprains) is to minimize pain and
swelling. Treatments include:
·
Rest
·
Ice
·
Immobilization
·
Activity modification
· Pain relievers
For complete ACL tears, an ACL reconstruction will be necessary. An ACL reconstruction involves placing a similar tissue—either a tendon from a cadaver (called an allograft) or from the patient’s own body (an autograft)—as a scaffold and creating an environment where new connective tissue grows.
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