Dr. iGO...Knee
To learn more about a condition, find the closest match to your symptoms from the descriptions below.
Sprain...
A knee sprain is an injury caused by tearing of the fibers of one of the knee's ligaments.
Symptoms typically include:
• Knee ligament pain
• Swelling on or around the knee
• Instability of the knee - the feeling that it could "give way"
• Difficulty bending or straightening the knee
Arthritis...
Arthritis of the knee is characterized by pain and inflammation within the knee joint.
Symptoms typically include:
• Knee pain that may worsen with activity
• Limited mobility of the knee
• Stiffness in the knee
• Possible swelling in the knee
• Tenderness around the joint
• Deformity of the joint
Meniscus Tear...
A meniscus tear is a tear in the disc that cushions the kneecap.
Symptoms typically include:
• Pain on the inside or the outside of the knee
• Inhibited ability to walk
Tendonitis...
Tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons of the knee.
Symptoms typically include:
• Pain around the kneecap that worsens with physical activity
• Tenderness around the kneecap
