Our knee, which is one of the most important anatomical structures that carries the weight of our body, can sometimes be the center of severe pain. In this article, "What does kneecap pain indicate?" You can read the answers to the question and my explanations about important issues related to kneecap pain.
Under normal conditions, while sitting, climbing stairs, squatting, walking, standing up during the day; In short, we use our knees almost every moment of the day. Even though we can easily do every movement when we do not have pain, we begin to be unable to use our physical abilities when we experience kneecap pain.
Our kneecap bone, called "patella", is located in the front part of our knee; This bone, which transmits the force of the leg muscles to the lower part of the knee area with its small and flat structure, also functions in the movement and bending of our knee. Kneecap pain may occur for different reasons such as advancing age, trauma, excess weight and performing adverse movements. Dear patients, since there may be many different factors that can cause kneecap pain, I need to explain this in more detail.
What Causes Kneecap Pain?
Kneecap pain can occur temporarily or chronically. Many people may experience pain in the kneecap area as a result of heavy sports, accidents or trauma. Chronic knee pain, unlike temporary knee pain, makes its effects felt for a long time, does not require exposure to trauma or an accident, and usually continues despite treatments.
The causes of kneecap pain may not always be determined with certainty. For example, patella deformation or positional slippage of the kneecap are the most common causes of kneecap pain. In addition to these reasons;
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Too much stretching of the muscles in the thigh area,
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Weakness of the inner thigh muscles ,
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Tumor formation in the kneecap,
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Inflammation of tendons and/or fatty tissues in the area,
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The calf called “gluteus medius” stabilizes the pelvic area. Factors such as weakness of one of the a muscles, injury to the joints, and osteoarthritis of the patellofemoral joint may cause kneecap pain.
Dear patients, kneecap pain is mostly seen in long-distance runners and cyclists. These athletes in the risk group use their kneecap areas very frequently and may cause injury in the area.
When determining the cause or causes of kneecap pain, the complaints of the patients are listened to, information is obtained about their symptoms, physical examinations are completed. However, all these stages may not always provide sufficient data to determine the treatment of kneecap pain.
If additional examinations are required, radiological diagnostic methods should be used. . According to the results obtained, the reasons for the patient's kneecap pain complaint and the treatment methods that should be applied specifically for the patient can be determined.
Now, my dear patients, I would like to explain a little about the four health problems that cause kneecap pain.
Kneecap. Slipping of the knee cap may cause kneecap pain The kneecap may slide outward due to the sitting position, and when this movement is repeated constantly, the cartilages in the kneecap area begin to wear out over time.
Symptoms of knee cap slip include:
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Knee pain,
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Pain while sitting,
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Crackling sound from the knee during movement
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Knee locking,
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Symptoms such as the knee not being able to bear the person's weight can be listed.
Although knee cap slippage generally occurs due to posture disorders, it can occur in overweight people, those who step their feet outwards, those who cross their legs, and those who walk with their legs too close together. can also be commonly seen.
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Kneecap Tendinitis is Among the Causes of Kneecap Pain
The inflammation of the tendons located under the kneecap bone called patella is called "kneecap tendinitis". There is a linear connection between the occurrence of tendinitis and the exposure of tendon muscles to excessive load. Kneecap pain caused by patellar tendinitis is usually manifested by a pain felt under the kneecap and greater sensitivity than usual.
The symptoms of kneecap tendinitis, which is one of the most important causes of kneecap pain, include pain when sitting for a long time and standing up, going up and down stairs, and repeating movements that strain the knee area. symptoms are included.
Kneecap Calcification May Be One of the Causes of Kneecap Pain!
A flat and small bone of the kneecap called "patella" I mentioned it in the introduction part of my article. Now I would like to give brief information about its anatomy. In order for the patella bone to adapt to our movements, both surfaces are covered with cartilage tissue. When the cartilage in the area wears out for various reasons, the joint begins to deform and this condition is defined as "knee cap calcification".
Kneecap calcification is among the causes of kneecap pain. The most important symptom of kneecap calcification is kneecap pain. However, in addition to kneecap pain, swelling in the knee joint and limitation of movement in the knee area may also occur. If the disease progresses too much, patients may also begin to hear a grinding sound when moving.
In conclusion, my dear patients, kneecap pain can be caused by many reasons, as I stated in my article. If kneecap pain does not go away with rest, further tests should be performed. Doctor's check-ups should not be neglected for early diagnosis and rapid treatment. At the same time, care should be taken to prevent kneecap pain. Those with overweight problems can lose weight by losing weight, eating healthy, and doing exercises appropriate to their general health. You can take precautions to prevent kneecap pain by avoiding movements that will strain the kneecap.
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