Oddly enough, there is still no consensus on the mechanism by which a crunch in the knee occurs. There are several reasons why the knee cracks and pain appears in the knee joint. The treatment strategy and the determination of the root cause of the disease depend on what exactly is the mechanism of occurrence of clicking in the knees.
One of the main reasons is the production of altered collagen in the body. This substance promotes the transformation of some body tissues and increased ligament extensibility. The joints become more mobile, the mechanisms of interaction between the component parts of the joint change, and as a result, that same crunch appears.
Also, the cause of crunching in the knees is considered to be all kinds of deformations of cartilage tissue. They can be caused by various reasons, for example, inflammatory processes. At the same time, the surface of the cartilage loses its natural smoothness and becomes rough. The knee often hurts, the patient experiences discomfort when bending.
Sometimes a crunch in the knee is a consequence of stretching of the synovial bursa. At the same time, gas bubbles accumulate in the synovial fluid. When the bubbles collide with each other, they burst with a slight crunch. However, the sound is quiet and dull.
In addition, there are other causes of crunching and pain in the knee. For example, in rare cases, the crunch is associated with rupture of intra-articular adhesions. Sometimes my knees crack when my ligaments are sprained. Also, in some cases, the appearance of a characteristic sound is a consequence of the “clinging” of the protruding section of the bone by the ligaments.
If crunching and pain become your frequent companions, you should consult your doctor for the presence of the following diseases in the early stages:
Also, a crunch in the knee can be caused by sprained ligaments, injuries in the knee joint and resulting inflammation. Also, the cause of unpleasant symptoms may be the accumulation of salts, due to which the cartilage hardens, movements become difficult, difficulties arise when bending and straightening the knee, and pain is felt.
In itself, the crunch that occurs in the knee joint is not a disease, but only a symptom. Therefore, when they talk about the treatment of crunching, they mean, first of all, therapy aimed at treating the underlying disease that caused this symptom. However, there are a number of general recommendations that are valid for almost all diseases in which the joints in the knees hurt and crunch when flexing and extending, walking and changing position:
Diseases of the knee joint are very often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Excess weight and lack of physical activity are important factors in the development of pathologies, in the early stages of which the knee joints hurt and crack. The load on the joint should be reasonable and not excessive. Excess weight adds work to the knee joints, so fighting it will relieve the knees, easing unpleasant symptoms.
Do not think that crunching in the knee joints is a harmless symptom. Sometimes, of course, the knee cracks for a number of not particularly dangerous reasons. However, in most cases, a constant crunching sound, which is also accompanied by pain, is a reason to immediately consult a doctor. It is the doctor who must determine what to do and how to treat the disease. Timely detection of pathology and lifestyle adjustments in many cases help to avoid complex and unpleasant treatment in the future.
Knee pain when bending can indicate numerous functional disorders. In order to better understand the causes of this syndrome, it is advisable to imagine the anatomy of the human knee.
From our school anatomy course, we know that the knee joint is the largest joint in the human body, connecting the hip bone and the lower leg bone. There are two separate joints in the knee: the patella joint, located between the shin bones and the kneecap, and the popliteal joint, between the femur and the upper surface of the tibia. From an anatomical point of view, the knee joint also includes the joint between the tibia and fibula. On the back of the knee joint is the popliteal cavity, penetrated by nerve endings and blood vessels. The knee joint contains muscle and bone structures. Optimal fit of the bones is ensured by the fact that the condyles of the bones are covered with smooth hyaline cartilage. The knee joint is fixed by the menisci. The menisci, which are an elastic cartilaginous pad, along with the knee ligaments, provide shock-absorbing properties of the knees.
Everyone has probably experienced knee pain when bending And this is not surprising, because the knee is a very vulnerable part of the leg. It’s still not worth enduring constant or paroxysmal knee pain. If knee pain persists for more than a few minutes, you should consult a specialist and, if possible, stop any physical activity. Knee pain comes in various forms. Acute, prolonged pain in the knee joint, as well as pronounced pain when bending, may indicate one of the following injuries.
Knee pain is possible if the kneecap is damaged. In this case we talk about patellofemoral syndrome.
Constant overload of the joint leads to degenerative changes in the patella joint, the appearance of thinning areas and microcracks in it. In case of untimely treatment, inflammatory fluid may accumulate in the joint capsule and edema may occur. First of all, young athletes and people who are overly keen on strength training and long jumps fall into the risk zone. According to statistics, women suffer from patellofemoral syndrome more often than men. In case of complaints of pain in the knee when bending due to patellofemoral syndrome, treatment is usually not prescribed. It is important first of all to ensure that the knee is not overloaded. It is best to spend a week on sick leave.
Often, pain in the knee when bending appears due to degenerative processes in the cartilage of the patella. In this case, delamination or softening of the cartilage tissue occurs. If you do not pay attention to pain in the knee when bending and do not go to the doctor in time, one of the forms of arthrosis may occur.
Chondromalacia (popularly known as runner's knee) also causes pain when bending, especially when climbing steep stairs. During running, the fascia comes into contact with the lateral part of the joint (condyle). This leads to irritation of the tendon tissue, which can lead to inflammation and, as a result, severe pain on the outside of the knee. This happens mainly due to chronic inflammation of cartilage tissue. In this case, pain occurs not only when bending, but also during sudden body movements, prolonged sitting or standing. An unpleasant crunching and clicking sound in the knee when bending is also possible. If this condition is not treated, joint deformation may occur.
Often, pain when bending occurs due to a whole range of factors. Here is just a partial list of possible reasons:
As part of diagnostic measures, first of all, anamnesis is collected and a clinical and orthopedic examination of the musculoskeletal system and, directly, the knee. If there are suspicions of pathological changes, the doctor prescribes a computed tomography or x-ray. These methods are not mutually exclusive. Often, in order to get as clear a picture as possible, several examinations are prescribed at once. So, for example, ultrasound cannot differentiate meniscus damage. Computed tomography is usually prescribed to clarify the diagnosis. Using a beam of X-rays, it is possible to study and visualize the deep structures of the knee.
You can determine the cause of discomfort using the latest diagnostic methods in the shortest possible time. Depending on the diagnosis and anatomical characteristics of the patient, a set of physiotherapeutic procedures is selected, and modern painkillers are selected for external and internal use. In particularly difficult cases, if there is extensive damage to the knee joint, surgical intervention (periarticular osteostomy, arthroscopy, endoprosthetics) is indicated.
Periarticular osteotomy allows you to restore weight-bearing ability of the limb. The essence of this treatment is as follows. The bones around the joint being destroyed due to osteoarthritis are sawed and their angle of contact is corrected. By correcting the position of the bone structures adjacent to the joint, it is possible to redistribute the load on the joint and thus achieve less wear and tear on the joint tissues. The cost of this type of treatment: about 10,000 euros.
Arthroscopy, or joint cleaning, is performed when the patient has signs of arthrostic cartilage damage, a rupture of the anterior ligament or one of the menisci. This minimally invasive method allows you to restore damaged tissue and eliminate the cause of the inflammatory process. The cost of arthroscopy varies depending on the indication, and is about 6,000 euros (including rehabilitation procedures).
If you are bothered by pain symptoms in the knee joint, seek help from specialists. The team of experienced orthopedists at our clinic will determine the cause of pain with maximum accuracy, and will also select a comprehensive treatment for you, taking into account the severity of pain when bending , the rate of progression of the disease and other factors. Don't endure the pain and don't delay treatment.
Acute pain always frightens a person. Moreover, if it does not allow you to walk, bend and straighten your leg. What can cause this symptom? What is dangerous about the pathology that caused the pain? How to deal with this? Let's figure it out.
The process of walking involves many joints, including one of the largest – the knees. These joints are complex in terms of functionality; they withstand enormous physical loads every day. But, despite these factors, purely anatomically the knee is a weak joint, prone to injury and degenerative (destructive) processes. If your knee hurts when bending, treatment will depend on the specific cause, which only a specialist can determine. In order not to delay seeing a doctor, you need to know why it is dangerous.
Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis
The first and most common cause of such pain is injuries to the knee joint and increased stress on it. In adolescence, after playing sports, such phenomena often occur - a typical pathology of the knee joint, which was called Osgood-Schlatter disease (primary osteochondropathy of the tibia). The patient experiences pain when going down stairs, but it is especially severe when bending the leg at the knee. This condition lasts up to a month and, as a rule, ends with complete recovery. True, sometimes it can become chronic.
The appearance of discomfort and crunching in the knee may indicate the beginning of the development of arthrosis . These signs are usually not given much importance, which is a pity. At first, symptoms appear when walking or squatting, and after warming up they disappear. But later, pain occurs when bending the knee, and the moment comes when the person can no longer walk normally, as the pain becomes constant.
Bursitis , can cause pain when bending the knee . The joints become painful, their mobility decreases, and the affected area of the body swells.
may also be the cause . The pain is localized in the front of the knee and intensifies when moving down the stairs; with prolonged sitting, it becomes aching, and a crunching sound is heard in the knees when moving.
The knee joints are most often affected by rheumatoid arthritis. As it develops, pain occurs when bending the knee, swelling, increased skin temperature over the affected area, and fever.
Sciatica , can also cause pain .
When the sciatic nerve is pinched, the patient usually experiences a “bouquet” of symptoms
Whatever the cause of pain when bending the knees, the first thing you need to do is reduce the load on the joints. Often, during the acute period, the patient is prescribed bed rest with gradual activation of the limb, and when moving, the use of a cane and even crutches. Shoes should be soft and comfortable; sometimes orthopedic insoles are used.
Conservative treatment is aimed at:
After a comprehensive diagnosis, the doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes comprehensive treatment. First of all, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and painkillers are used. If the pain is unbearable, then, most likely, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) will be administered directly into the joint. This achieves long-term relief of painful manifestations and preserves the patient’s ability to work. Also, chondroprotectors (restorers of the mechanical integrity and elasticity of cartilage) and artificial substitutes for synovial fluid (which plays the role of a lubricant) are introduced into the articular cavity.
Local treatment gives good results: applications in the form of ointments, gels, aerosols and compresses. These drugs complement NSAIDs. The advantages of local treatment are that it acts directly on the lesion and causes almost no side effects.
All pathologies of the knee joints must be diagnosed in the early stages. Only in this case will the treatment be effective. In parallel with medications, the patient is prescribed physiotherapeutic procedures, and during remission, physical therapy.
In cases where the disease is advanced and traditional treatment methods have not yielded results, surgical intervention has to be resorted to. The most common operation is arthroscopy - a procedure that allows:
In the most advanced cases, endoprosthetics is performed - a complete replacement of the joint with an artificial one.
The conclusion is simple: self-medication of joints is unacceptable, because... the patient cannot make the correct diagnosis himself, and therefore receive adequate treatment. Consult your doctor and do not delay starting treatment.
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Hello, dear Doctor! Thank you very much for all your very knowledgeable advice! You are very smart and a real doctor, you answer every patient, and everything is clear and understandable. May God bless you for your Kindness! We wish we had more doctors like this. Sincerely, Elena.
Hello, Elena. Thank you for your kind words and wonderful wishes, mutual kindness and good health to you.
Hello, 3 days ago I was carrying 2 heavy packages and somehow stepped on my foot wrong. There was a slight pain and my knee began to ache. When walking and at rest, it aches and feels unpleasant in my leg. What should I do? Ultrasound or X-ray? And what could it be?
Hello Maria. Typically, aching pain is associated with inflammatory diseases, there are many reasons. You can do x-rays and ultrasound. Now apply anti-inflammatory ointments 3 times a day, for example, alternating Voltaren and Ibuprofen.
Hello! My foot started to hurt, starting with my little toe, then it moved to the knee in the back, and then the knee in front, what is it and what should I do? Thank you
Enter your name. You need to see a therapist for examination. Next, the doctor will appoint a highly specialized specialist, based on the suspicion of a particular diagnosis.
Hello! I work as a driver, 2-3 years ago, after long trips, my knee began to ache, I don’t even remember which one, but getting out of the car, I could not stand on my leg for 2-3 minutes just to walk, then the pain suddenly disappeared and walked on as if nothing had happened, all this time my knees no longer bothered me, today my left knee began to hurt, it is especially felt when going up and down the stairs, I would have consulted a doctor long ago, but in our country (Belarus) there is only one since it’s worth getting into the doctor’s field of vision and forgetting about the driver’s profession, 29 years old, there were no serious injuries to the knee area, thank you
Hello, Vladimir. I understand your reluctance to “come to the doctor’s attention,” however, if a serious illness progresses, then you may remain disabled in the future. In addition, without examination and research you cannot make a diagnosis. A universal remedy is the drug Diclofenac. If there are no allergies or other side effects to it, you can inject 5 mg intramuscularly for 10 days (to relieve inflammation and reduce pain). You can also take a chondroprotector to restore cartilage, for example, Theraflex. It is taken both internally in the form of capsules or tablets, and externally in the form of an ointment (read the instructions). Take it for a long time, otherwise there will be no benefit, about 4 – 6 months.
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Hello! Yesterday my right knee started to hurt while going down the stairs, before that everything was fine. When you descend, the pain is severe, to the point of lameness. By evening, the pain began to appear when walking, but it was moderate, plus my leg began to ache. When bending the leg and moving it back, it also begins to hurt a lot. The knee is not swollen. Body temperature is 37 - 37.2 but I don’t think this is related to this. Relatives say that it will pass and that there is no need to dwell on it. But anyway. What is the problem?
Hello, Katya. Knee pain may indicate a serious illness. Even if the pain is not a consequence of an injury, it can be a consequence of the gradual wear and tear of cartilage and tendons. If the joint functions normally, then the person does not feel discomfort when walking, running or climbing stairs. However, if the function is impaired, knee pain may also occur while walking. The diseases can be very different: the development of arthritis (especially since you have a low-grade fever), arthrosis, possible damage to ligaments and tendons, etc. To establish the exact cause, you need a personal examination by a doctor and an x-ray. In an empty place, your knees will not hurt and it is dangerous to ignore this fact.
Good afternoon, yesterday my mother started to feel a strain in her leg, and today she walked in such a way that she immediately felt severe pain and couldn’t stand on it, but it doesn’t hurt when she’s bent, what could be causing this? Radiculitis or blood clots? Tell me what to do?
Hello, Larisa. It is necessary to be examined, since there are many causes of such pain and it is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. This may be the development of varicose veins, compression of nerve endings, osteochondrosis, etc. Consultation with an orthopedist and neurologist, x-ray of the spine, ultrasound of the vessels on the affected leg is necessary. It will be visible there.
Hello! My knee hurts and my whole leg aches terribly (the pain feels like it’s inside the bones) and my leg hurts right from the hip to the knee, when you press just above the kneecap it hurts, what should I do? how to cure it?
Ilua, a diagnosis cannot be made via the Internet. You must be examined and have an x-ray taken. Visit an orthopedic doctor or traumatologist.
I woke up in the morning and there was a feeling in my right knee as if I had air there. It hurts to bend, I can’t lift my leg at all. It hurts in the center of the knee
Nikita, the same for you as Ilua.
Yesterday my knee suddenly hurt. I came home from football, everything was fine, then I decided to lie down, I wanted to bend my leg, but I couldn’t, accompanied by terrible pain in my knee. This morning the pain has intensified, it hurts to the point of tears to bend and straighten my legs, walk, run, and play sports. There are no visible changes, no bumps, no swelling, when I press, it doesn’t hurt either
Milena, get an X-ray of the knee joint, or better yet an MRI, this study is more accurate and informative. There are many reasons for pain.
For 2 weeks now I have been experiencing pain when bending my knee or climbing stairs; It is felt especially strongly after a long walk or sleep. I'm just trying to swim now.
A couple of years ago, my meniscus was injured and I wore a splint for 1 month. Everything went well.
The pain returned after a ski trip to the mountains.
Is there any reason to worry or is it just pain due to the heavy load on the joint?
Hello Julia. Of course, there is cause for concern, since there is pain and the inability to bend the knee. You need an examination by a traumatologist or surgeon, an MRI.
Hello, I have the following situation: I am a disabled person of the first group, I cannot walk, but I crawl around the house on my knees. About a month ago, severe pain began when bending my right knee. I called a local therapist to my home, he prescribed Levomekol ointment, but when I read the instructions, it turned out that this is a WOUND-HEALING ointment, and I don’t have any wounds, and the pain is internal. I don’t have the technical ability to see other doctors, since I don’t have a wheelchair to move around (the local social security service believes that my health condition does not allow me to have a wheelchair). Based on the information I read on the Internet, I assume that the pain in the knee fits the description of the disease BURSITIS. Please tell me what medications I can apply to my knee to make the pain disappear.
Hello Svetlana. In first place is Vishnevsky ointment. Various dressings and compresses are made using Vishnevsky ointment. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. The unique properties of the drug make it indispensable in the treatment of Achilles tendon bursitis and other inflamed synovial bursae in the human musculoskeletal system. This ointment can cure a disease accompanied by the accumulation of pus. It has antibacterial and antiseptic effects. It is indispensable for purulent bursitis.
Vishnevsky ointment should be alternated with Collagen Ultra. Available in the form of gel and cream for external use. Bursitis goes away thanks to the free amino acids contained in the cream. Amino acids enter directly into the blood circulation and participate in the formation of natural collagen. As a result, the functioning of the musculoskeletal system improves. "Collagen Ultra" strengthens connective tissue, relieves pain and eliminates muscle tension. Before use, cleanse the skin with plain water, and then apply a cream or gel.
You can also take Ibuprofen and/or Diclofenac.
Hello, I have the same problem, 2 months ago I was in an accident, hit both knees badly, there was swelling, a huge hematoma, I couldn’t get up on my knees, etc. I took an x-ray, everything was fine, thank God, so the doctor assured me and prescribed Dalobena ointment. Everything seems to have gone away even after a month I started going to the gym and then my left knee began to slowly bother me, the pain is getting worse, I can’t walk normally, my leg is constantly aching and it hurts to move from right to left, pain under the cup, what could it be? Thanks for the consultation!
Hello Dmitry. If there is pain, it means that the knee structures have not healed completely and it is too early to do any stress. You need to see a doctor again for a follow-up examination and tests. In general, x-rays are not always informative; if they can’t give you a clear answer, get an MRI.
Tell me, please, what can it be.
My knees hurt a lot when walking; when I walk with my legs straightened, one or the other knee hurts, but when I don’t bend much, the pain is a little less. There were no bruises, no sprains, there was no such problem before.
Maybe it’s because I wear heels, or maybe my knees hurt because of the cold, please tell me. Thank you in advance.
Hello, Alena. Yes, many women complain of knee pain, but they often wear uncomfortable shoes with high heels, or narrow toes, or heavy platforms. Therefore, try to change into foot-friendly shoes with small, preferably square, heels, or on a small platform. Apply ointments to your knees; you can alternate, for example, Diclofenac and Voltaren 2 - 3 times a day. Hypothermia can also cause joint pain, then you can add a warming ointment, for example, Voltaren plus an ointment based on red pepper or bee products, if you are not allergic to them. Pharmacies have a very large selection.
Hello, 3 months ago I had surgery on the meniscus. I was on sick leave for 2.5 months. I took the prescribed treatment: physiotherapy, vascular therapy (Trental), decongestant (dexamethasone, analgin, diphenhydramine, aminophylline), massage, drug treatment (ibuprofen, ortofen , pentalgin, flamax, diaflex, injections of xefocam, compligam, movalis. But the knee hurts, it doesn’t straighten, I can hardly walk. I did an ultrasound, there’s nothing wrong, everything is more or less normal. The doctor discharged me and said that I have problems with the spine? I did an MRI of the spine. Of course, there is osteochondrosis and other small changes. But the knee hurts terribly. What could it be?
Hello Tatiana. I didn’t see you doing therapeutic exercises, which are the main part of rehabilitation to restore a joint after surgery. Ask for a prescription for exercise therapy.
Hello! Initially, my knee hurt a little, but one day I sharply pulled it or something else, well it turned out so that it started to hurt, it hurts for the 3rd day, I’m going to the doctor and I’m afraid that I might become disabled, what could it be? At first there was a small lump on the bottom of the knee, but Now my left knee is a little bigger than my right. The right one hurts a little, but not as much as the left one. When I lie down on the bed, I can’t throw my left leg up, I even have to help with my hands to sit down, but it’s very difficult to get up
Hello, Alexander. In such cases, a clinical examination and x-ray are important, or better yet an MRI; this study is more informative.
Hello. It all started when I woke up one morning and began to experience terrible pain in my left groin; it was hard to squat or, for example, it was impossible to sit cross-legged. Literally the next day, pain appeared in my left knee. It was hard to climb stairs, to walk, in general, it was as if my entire left leg was paralyzed. There were no bruises, no sprains either. It just started to hurt, that’s all. Maybe you can tell me something for now, otherwise I’ll only see a doctor in 3 days.
Artem, based on your letter, you have already visited a doctor. If you have any more questions, please ask.
Good afternoon, I had a grade 2 meniscus injury. I went to two doctors, both said that everything was fine, I treated the knee as they said, they said that there was no need for surgery, and that I needed to pump up my quadriceps. He said that there would be pain for some time, well, there is no pain with exertion, but sometimes the knee and ligaments ache. The doctor said that once I strengthen it, it will go away. What do you say about this?
Valery, for ruptures of the 2nd stage. according to Stoller, conservative measures can be used. It is necessary to provide rest to the affected joint, reducing the load on it. They use medications (painkillers, muscle relaxants, chondroprotectors), physiotherapy methods, massage and gymnastics. The main goal of such complex treatment is to improve the healing of the rupture in order to prevent its progression. In parallel with this, physiotherapy (UHF) and static gymnastics are prescribed to strengthen muscles.
However, conservative treatment is not always effective, since repeated blockades of the joint often develop and then surgery has to be performed. In general, if an injury occurs once, it will make itself felt in the future. Therefore, serious physical activity must be removed and periodic treatment must be completed.
Hello! Yesterday at training, during class, in a position: sitting on my knees. The left knee clicked, then there was discomfort, but it didn’t hurt. And in the morning I can’t straighten my leg, the swelling is barely noticeable when I press my hand on the place where it hurts, the pain is like a bruise. And the place where two knees connect (on the side) hurts, tell me, is it possible to do without a doctor? And what to smear with? It’s just that our town is not big, to get to the doctor you need to make an appointment, in general you still have to wait for some time so as not to waste time and start treatment at home
Alina, you can apply Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Voltaren ointments (you can alternate), fix the knee with a not very tight elastic bandage. Be sure to see a doctor; it is possible that you have a minor meniscus tear.
Good afternoon, please tell me what this could be and how long it will last? After work, when I came home, I suddenly couldn’t sit down. The right knee does not bend. Moreover, it does not bend only under a load of my weight (75 kg); without a load, everything is fine (it bends and unbends without problems). I can walk and climb stairs too. I just can’t sit down. The pain occurs in front, on top of the edge of the kneecap.
Alexander, there could be many reasons. A clinical examination and x-ray are required. Do not pull, in such cases there may be a blockage of the joint.
Hello, I can't understand what happened. One day, in the morning, my left knee began to hurt sharply on the inside. It has been hurting for two days now, and on the second day it only got worse; the knee does not seem to be swollen and hurts when squatting and standing up, as well as when I sit on a chair and get up from it, in general when bending the knee, but I also play football regularly and with normal walking and running everything is fine. I don’t know what it could be, whether to see a doctor or not.
Veronica, people who play football or other sports are often exposed to various injuries, among which the most common problem is knee damage. The bone joint is very vulnerable and takes on the load while moving, running, or playing sports. Football involves heavy loads, and if the ligaments are weakened, or there have been falls/bruises, sooner or later the joints will make themselves felt. Unpleasant sensations on the inside indicate the occurrence of diseases of the meniscus, cartilage tissue or tendon damage. It is also possible to develop tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, periarthritis, and arthrosis.
And this is an incomplete list of possible complications and pain on the inside of the knee. If you want to continue to actively play football, you need to determine the cause of the pain as quickly as possible and receive treatment. You need to contact an orthopedist or traumatologist.
Hello! 12/27/17 there was an injury - a fracture of the patella without displacement. Is it possible to remove the orthosis and quietly work out the knee?
Ayuna, never self-medicate. When the doctor considers it necessary to remove the orthosis, only then remove it. The attending physician knows better than me. If the crack does not heal normally, gonarthrosis may develop as an exacerbation. When gonarthrosis occurs, a person becomes disabled, experiences daily pain with the gradual development of complete loss of knee function. The only chance to cure this complication is an expensive operation to replace the knee joint with a prosthesis. However, gonarthrosis can also occur when the kneecap is fractured, when timely medical care was not provided or rehabilitation and treatment were carried out incorrectly.
Good afternoon! After the New Year, I rested for 3 days without leaving the house, on the fourth day I decided to go for a walk of 15 (Fifteen) kilometers, on the fifth day after lunch I started to cry, in the evening a terrible pain appeared in my right, and on the 6th day I can’t get up on the leg, it hurts when bending from behind and not the bones of the knee, please tell me what it could be,
Daniyar, it looks like you have a sprain. Apply anti-inflammatory ointments, secure the knee with an elastic bandage, but not too tightly. Now your joint needs rest for at least a month; the ligaments take a long time to heal. You can apply fresh cabbage leaves overnight.
Hello, my name is Raya. 2 days ago my son, Igiaya, fell from the sofa onto his knees. He is 4 years old. He cried, we immediately took him to the emergency room. The doctor examined me and said everything was fine. There is no fracture, just a bruise. And now for day 2 he has difficulty bending his knees. Very worried. Should I take him to the doctor again?
Paradise, after such a bruise his knees may still ache for a long time. Apply anti-inflammatory ointments to your child’s joints, for example, Diclofenac. You can also apply cabbage leaves at night (cabbage draws out inflammation).
Hello, I have a lump on my knees, but when I exercise it only hurts, but when I walk, run, sit, lie down, I don’t feel any pain at all, tell me what to do, I want to train fully??
Hello, Rustam. Any appearance of a lump or other neoplasm should always be alarming, as it is not always safe. Sometimes a cyst develops and must be removed surgically. But what exactly is the formation on your leg, the doctor can tell you after a clinical examination. Contact your surgeon.
If you have the slightest disturbing pain in your knee, consult a doctor and stop physical activity on the joint for the duration of treatment. If your knee hurts when bending, then, as a rule, it does not go away on its own.
Pain in the knee when bending occurs all the time, and in almost everyone. True, the nature of this pain can vary greatly. To roughly understand why your knee joint hurts from time to time when bending, it’s worth brushing up on your school knowledge of anatomy a little.
The knee joint is the largest and most complex in structure in our body. It connects the femur and the bones of the lower leg - the tibia. They are all held together by muscles, ligaments and tendons. At the same time, the knee joints are protected by cartilage pads - menisci, which are also responsible for the mobility of the knee.
If knee pain occurs when bending, this may indicate a number of reasons:
Often people, especially the elderly, are bothered not only by pain in the knee when bending, but also by stiffness of the joint and its poor ability to move. In this case, pain in the joint may be accompanied by swelling, and the knee feels hot to the touch. Taken together, these symptoms may indicate such a common disease as arthritis.
Some of the most common injuries that cause knee pain when bending are:
The consequences of this type of injury are not only pain in the knee, but also the appearance of hematoma, swelling and pain in the joint even without movement. At the same time, numbness, a feeling of coldness or tingling spreads in the knee.
The first step after receiving an injury and pain in the knee when bending is to apply ice to the joint. Every 2 hours the ice pack needs to be changed and kept for 20 minutes, no more. In this case, the ice should not touch the skin and it is best to pack it in a towel. If knee pain when bending is chronic, rub a piece of ice around the knee after each exercise.
In cases where the knee hurts when bending quite strongly, doctors advise not to hesitate and not suffer, but to take a safe medicine. You can start by taking a pain reliever (ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, or acetaminophen). Just be sure to read the instructions before use and do not exceed the prescribed dose.
It is a misconception that if there is pain in the knee when bending, it is necessary to apply a fixing bandage. The need for its application can only be determined by a doctor, based on the nature of the damage. Otherwise, you may only increase knee pain when bending.
If the pain has become constant, special shoe insoles may help. They help redistribute the load on the knees.
If you know what kind of physical activity leads to pain in the knee when bending, then try to limit it. But this does not mean that you should quit playing sports. Prefer the stairs to the elevator, walk more.
Knee pain when bending may indicate a chronic disease that is best identified in the early stages. Treatment of such diseases requires an integrated approach and quite a long time. Therefore, if you have the slightest disturbing pain in the knee joint, consult a doctor.
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The characteristic crunching sound, pain and clicking that occurs when moving the knee can occur for various reasons. This may be a temporary, passing condition, associated, for example, with physical activity, or, on the contrary, it may be a manifestation of a serious illness. In the latter case, therapy should eliminate the source of pathology. Treatment will be effective if you clearly understand why the knee hurts when bending and straightening and why it crunches.
The knee joint is one of the largest in the human body with a rather complex structure. It connects the femur and tibia and has the patella. The articular surface of the tibia is in a cartilaginous shell, which protects it from abrasion. Between the joints there are menisci - cartilage pads that absorb movement. Injuries that cause damage to cartilage are called cartilaginous injuries. If the bone is also affected - osteochondral.
A crunching sound in the joints is generated by both local and general causes:
Gonarthrosis is wear and tear of the cartilage shell followed by abrasion of the joint itself. It occurs due to a discrepancy between the load on the joint and its ability to recover. Divided by:
A torn meniscus is a common knee injury. Usually occurs as a result of sudden movements.
Self-healing can only occur if the paracapsular zone of the meniscus, which is well supplied with blood, is injured. If the avascular, so-called white zone of the meniscus is damaged, then cure without surgery is impossible.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic lesion of an infectious nature. May cause disability. Women are more susceptible to it.
Accumulation of uric acid salts in the knee area occurs infrequently. It mainly affects middle-aged men.
Flexibility of joints is most often a congenital factor. Hypermobility syndrome can develop as a result of inflammation, as well as hormonal and neurological problems that cause disturbances in protein metabolism.
The main symptom is a crunching sound, sometimes accompanied by pain during exercise.
Disturbances in the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium seriously change the structure of bone tissue, leading to the development of osteoporosis. The causes of metabolic disorders can be different: hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal diseases, unbalanced diets, kidney failure, pancreatic diseases, etc.
Symptoms of knee damage:
The replacement of the synovial membrane with cartilage and the formation of chondromatous bodies occurs either in the womb due to anomalies of embryonic development, or is acquired during life. The causes of acquired chondromatosis are not fully understood. It often occurs in athletes, as well as people who have had infectious diseases.
With stable chondromatosis, the bodies stop forming after some time. With progressive chondromatosis, the process does not stop.
Inflammation of the synovial bursa is accompanied by the accumulation of exudate in its cavity. Factors in the development of the disease are bruises, minor wounds or physical overexertion.
Osteochondritis dissecans is the peeling of a piece of cartilaginous membrane from the joint. The causes of the pathology are not fully understood, however, athletes most often suffer from the disease, so it is generally accepted that physical activity is a risk factor.
The disease occurs in several stages:
Osteophytes, or growths, grow from damaged cartilage and then harden. This occurs in response to systematic loading of the knee joint, osteoarthritis and metabolic disorders.
If they reach large sizes, there is a feeling of pain and “crunching” movements.
The knee joint is held quite firmly by ligaments, so its dislocation is an uncommon occurrence. The moment of dislocation is accompanied by a characteristic click. “Knee” is a dislocation of the tibia, head of the fibula and patella.
A crunch in the knee joint can be a consequence of a fracture of the bones that form it or attempts to move a broken leg.
The most commonly affected areas are the kneecap and tibia. The main risk factor is a blow to the knee during a fall. The fracture is accompanied by soft tissue damage. Bone fragments, when displaced, can damage nerves.
Ligament and tendon rupture is an indirect source of crunching. The crunching sound occurs due to abrasion of the joint, which is left without the support of tendons and ligaments. Breaks occur with sudden movements.
Since the sources of knee crunch and pain are diverse, a detailed diagnosis is carried out, including:
Treatment of crunching and pain in the knee joints is aimed at eliminating the “causative agent,” i.e. a disease, the clear manifestation of which is crunching.
Treatment of the knee joint in the traditional way includes following a diet, taking medications and restorative procedures.
Dietary nutrition is indicated primarily:
In this case, an individual approach is practiced. Physical education is added to the diet;
Therapeutic nutrition involves avoiding foods containing purines. It is purines that release uric acid during the breakdown process. As a rule, they are found in protein foods: offal, meat, seafood, some types of fish (for example, sardines, carp, perch, cod, tuna). Moderately present in eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, mushrooms, legumes, cauliflower, beer;
In case of disorders in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, the diet includes foods rich in these elements (fish and seafood, dairy products).
Depending on the source of damage, local external agents, oral medications, intramuscular and intra-articular injections are prescribed.
With their help, an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect is achieved, swelling is removed, the processes of joint destruction are stopped, and tissue regeneration is stimulated.
Rehabilitation treatment includes physical therapy, physiotherapy (exposure to thermal radiation, massage, electrophoresis), and swimming.
If the desired effect is not achieved by conservative methods, the joint is operated on in one of the following ways:
Preventive measures will help stop or prevent the process of joint destruction:
Systematic crunching in the knee joint is a serious reason to be wary, seek medical help and conduct a thorough diagnosis.
Crunching can be a sign of a serious, difficult to treat disease.