What Causes Recurrent Pain In The Knee?

Posted on Sun, 27 Nov 2016

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Question : I have reacuring pain behind the rt knee on the outside of the back of the knee. Comes and goes, comes when I walk and makes it hard to bend the knee, and hard to sit down,

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Degenerative arthritis leading to meniscus cartilage damage

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

You seem to be having degenerative centres in your knee due to arthritis which can cause meniscus injury.

This kind of chronic intro can cause the symptoms you mentioned. You can use a hinged knee brace. Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, climbing stairs and kneeling. Apply hot packs to the affected region. Get an Xray and MRI to confirm.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (32 minutes later)

Could this come from Chrondromalicia arthritis, and to much walking.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ligament injury due to arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Chondromalacia is rare at your age. Ligament injury can be a cause which is why you need to get an MRI to confirm.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)

I have had chondromalacia for years got it while in the Army, now could it be getting worse.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Yes. Chondromalacia can definitely cause the symptoms. Do get Xray and MRI to evaluate the severity.

Avoid activities that require bending of the knee.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar