9 things about Anterior Knee Pain

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9 THINGS ABOUT ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN
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INTRODUCTION

• Knee pain is a common term that is heard from
  people of different ages.
• The anterior knee pain occurs on the front and
  the centre part of the knee.
• Major structural damage can be seen on muscles,
  tendons, ligaments.
• It is generally observed that patients with
  anterior knee pain have patellar tracking towards
  the outer side of the femur.

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IMPORTANT FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANTERIOR
KNEE PAIN

• The kneecap which is also called the patella sits
  over the front of the knee joint.
• When the knee happens to be a bend or straighten,
  the underside of the patella glides over the
  bones.
• Anterior knee pain generally occurs when the
  kneecap does not move properly and rubs against
  the lower part of the thigh bone.
• As a result, friction occurs between them and
  gradually the pain starts. It is caused due to
  the following problems

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• CHONDROMALACIA OF THE PATELLA The softening and
  the bending of the tissues on either of the knee
  caps which is also called Chondromalacia of the
  patella. It occurs due to physical and
  biochemical changes which are manifested as
  softening and swelling of the cartilage
  underneath the patella.
• The patella turns more to the outside part of the
  knee, sometimes called the lateral compression
  syndrome.
• PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROME It arises from the
  patellofemoral joint and underlying soft tissues.
  It happens due to a combination of several
  factors like overuse and overload of the patellar
  joints, muscular weakness, imbalance. The pain is
  located in the knee but the source of the problem
  is somewhere else.

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Symptoms

• The most common symptom of the anterior knee pain
  is severe and aching pain in the knee. The pain
  starts gradually. The symptoms are-
• The anterior knee pain can affect one knee first
  and later it can affect both the knees. It is
  activity-related. Pain that is generated due to
  bending of the knees while climbing staircases,
  doing exercises.

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• After sitting for a prolonged time, the anterior
  knee pain can also occur which is very much
  aching.
• Popping sounds in the knees when you stand up
  after sitting for a long time or climb up the
  staircases.
• To whom it is more common
• Young people, sportsperson who remains physically
  active and participates more outdoor games and
  exercises a lot.
• People having obesity.
• People who suffered from dislocation or having
  fractures.

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SIGNS

• The signs that are usually seen among patients
  are-
• Limping due to discomfort.
• Inability in stretching the knees due to redness
  and swelling of the knees.

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REMEDIES

• Any pain that does not recover after taking
  adequate amount of rests should be evaluated by a
  physician. The physician can recommend several
  tests which enable to detect if there are any
  abnormalities 
• X rays Normal X-rays will give a complete idea
  of the dense structures like bones, ligaments
  etc.
• But special X-rays will determine if there is any
  problem in the shapes, structures and alignment.

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• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Magnetic resonance imaging is done with the help
  of radio waves, a magnetic field to produce a
  complete image of the affected part. The doctor
  will be able to see if there are any soft tissues
  underneath the bones. This will enable to detect
  if the underlying tissues of the bones might get
  injured from physical wear and tear.
• Regular exercises, a properly maintained balanced
  diet and the right amount of rests will help you
  out of the anterior knee pain.

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