Blog - Knee pain
7 Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is the most common complaint at our Malad clinic. The cause decides the treatment, so here are the seven we see most often.
Orthopaedic services
- Trauma surgeries and all fracture fixations
- Children fracture specialist
- Sports arthroscopic surgeries
- ACL reconstruction and meniscus repairs
- Shoulder rotator cuff repair and Bankart repair
- Acromial decompression
- Intra articular knee and shoulder injections
- Knee, back and neck pain treatment
- Spine treatment and spinal injuries
- Joint replacement consultation
The seven causes
1) Osteoarthritis - stiffness and pain on stairs. 2) Meniscus tear - clicking and locking after twisting. 3) Ligament injury (ACL/MCL) - giving way after sports. 4) Patellofemoral pain - front-knee pain on sitting long. 5) Bursitis - swelling in front of the knee. 6) Tendinitis - pain below the kneecap in runners. 7) Gout or infection - sudden hot, red, swollen knee.
What to do
Rest, ice and simple pain relief for 1-2 weeks is reasonable for mild pain. Locking, giving way, large swelling or fever need prompt review.
Clinic address
Bone 'N' Smile Clinic, 3/B Pathanwadi Road, Kurar Village, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097. The clinic is in Kurar Village, Malad East and serves patients from Malvani, Malad West, Kandivali, Goregaon and nearby areas. Consultations Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Does cracking sound in the knee mean arthritis?
Painless clicking is usually harmless; clicking with pain or swelling should be checked.
Which exercises help knee pain?
Straight-leg raises, quadriceps sets and cycling are safe starting exercises for most patients.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeeshan Shaikh, MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics). This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a consultation.