Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of
the most common musculoskeletal complaints that affect people of all
ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured
ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions including arthritis, gout
and infections also can cause knee pain.
The knee functions to allow movement of the leg and is critical to normal
walking. The knee flexes (bends) normally to a maximum of 135 degrees and
extends (straightens) to 0 degrees. The bursae, or fluid-filled sacs,
serve as gliding surfaces for the tendons to reduce the force of friction
as these tendons move. The knee is a weight-bearing joint. Each meniscus
serves to evenly load the surface during weight- bearing and also adds in
disbursing joint fluid for joint lubrication.
The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause
of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain
include: swelling and stiffness, redness and warmth to the touch, weakness
or instability, popping or crunching noises, "locking" or inability to
fully straighten the knee. Knee pain can be related to knee joint or
around the knee. The knee joint consists of three bones: the femur, tibia,
and patella. There are three compartments to the knee. The main joint of
the knee is called tibiofemoral joint that includes the medial and lateral
compartments. The patella and the femur form the patellofemoral joint.
This is the third compartment of the knee.
Injury can affect any of the ligaments, bursae, or tendons surrounding
the knee joint. Injury can also affect the ligaments, cartilage, meniscus,
and bones forming the joint.
Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical
therapy, knee exercises and knee bands also can help relieve knee pain.
Veturo Therapy knee band is effective for people with acute or chronic
knee pain caused by injuries arthritis, rheumatism ligament strain
decreased inflammation and relive pain.
