Question 1

knee pain down the outside of their leg?

Accepted Answer

May be from back: Pain that follows this pattern may be coming from the spine, especially if it radiates bellow the knee.  Your doctor will need more history and a physical exam to know where the pain is coming from for sure.  There are other things that can cause this pattern of pain as well.

Question 2

i have knee pain when going down stairs, sitting indian style, or straightening my leg when it has been bent for awhile.  what could this be?

Accepted Answer

OA vs PFPS: Two possibilities are most likely.  The first is osteoarthritis, or wear and tear ("rust in the joint").  This is usually in middle-age people but can occur earlier with excessive use.  Another option is patellofemoral pain syndrome, or inflammation where the kneecap tracks on the femur (upper leg bone).  In most people, these can both be helped with antinflammatory meds and quad strengthening.

Question 3

knee pain after tramping for hours then going downhill, uphill is fine.  outside of knee horizontal line in middle. as i lift & lower my leg to step down, not when my weight goes on it. how to fix?

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Could be: A few things depending upon a history of prior injuries or surgeries, but the discomfort particularly going downhill makes me wonder about the acl (anterior cruciate ligament) and the patellofemoral joint,  makes me suggest you see your doctor for an exam.

Question 4

hip and knee pain question.  do all hip problems send pain down the leg towards the knee?

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Most likely: Yes pain in the hip joint and the surrounding area send pain toward the knee area.
Thank you.

Question 5

what has to be done for a persisting knee pain that runs down the entire length of the calf making it difficult to bend the leg? i have had persistent knee pain since the past year and it's got worse after i injured the same knee 6 months ago when i fell.

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There : There are many possibilities that can cause your persistent knee pain.  Any of them ranging from problems in the knee and around the knee to from the back or even a systemic issues.  Unfortunately, the best way to help you with firming up a diagnosis is a proper history and physical exam.  Proper testing is helpful, and sometimes proper testing means testing areas that don't immediately seems like the sources of pain.  There are some non-interventional (proper medications, proper pt, etc) and interventional (injections under xray guidance) that might be helpful.

Hope that helps you have hope that someone near you can diagnose it more accurately.

Question 6

i am having severe knee pain. was hit on knee with straight leg. pain on outside, radiates down shin. can't fully bend, or bear weight?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Because of the traumatic nature of the injury, this should be evaluated by a physician. The difficulty with weight bearing is concerning, and so please see your doctor at the earliest opportunity. You will need an examination of the knee, and possibly an imaging study as well.

Question 7

no knee pain ever. recently i have been doing a project that requires me to squat down to do some things. when i get up i can't straighten my leg, pain behind knee cap. this will last for 24 hrs and then be fine. will happen the following weekend when i s

Accepted Answer

Chondromalacia patel: This is probably chondromalacia patella this is softening of the Cartlidge underneath the kneecap. The best therapy is to strengthen and the quadriceps muscle. These are the thigh muscles.

Question 8

sharp severe pain in left knee. pain occurs when bending or lifting leg, when going down stairs, and when pressing quad-edge of kneecap.

Accepted Answer

Knee: An easy test for arthritis is put hand on kneecap when bending and straightening the leg. If u feel a grinding called crepitus indicates some arthritis. There are conservative treatments in such a situation

Question 9

i am experiencing  knee pain and pain going down the leg to my ankle and shin. the following also describes me: leg pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: There are a number of possibilities but the most likely is some form of arthritis of the knee.  Pain down the leg occurs in this condition due to the alteration of leg motion as you guard to protect the arthritis.  Try an NSAID such as 400-800 mg of ibuprofen (along with a stomach acidity counteractant like omeprazole), for a week or two ..  If that fails, see your family doctor.

Question 10

i have a strange cold or numb feeling on the top of my right shin, running from below the knee to about halfway down the shin, along with intermittent knee pain. the leg is not cold to the touch, but it does feel odd. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptom suggests a neuropathic origin or a nerve being pinched most likely at the knee level where there is likely inflammation or swelling. While arthritis is the most common reason seen in practice for such symptoms, other causes or mechanical damage, cartilage or ligaments, for example cannot be ruled out. Your doc remains your best resource in case your symptoms persist or worsen.

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Knee pain down the outside of their leg?

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I have knee pain when going down stairs, sitting indian style, or straightening my leg when it has been bent for awhile. what could this be?

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Knee pain after tramping for hours then going downhill, uphill is fine. outside of knee horizontal line in middle. as i lift & lower my leg to step down, not when my weight goes on it. how to fix?

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Hip and knee pain question. do all hip problems send pain down the leg towards the knee?

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What has to be done for a persisting knee pain that runs down the entire length of the calf making it difficult to bend the leg? i have had persistent knee pain since the past year and it's got worse after i injured the same knee 6 months ago when i fell.

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I am having severe knee pain. was hit on knee with straight leg. pain on outside, radiates down shin. can't fully bend, or bear weight?

A member asked:

No knee pain ever. recently i have been doing a project that requires me to squat down to do some things. when i get up i can't straighten my leg, pain behind knee cap. this will last for 24 hrs and then be fine. will happen the following weekend when i s

A member asked:

Sharp severe pain in left knee. pain occurs when bending or lifting leg, when going down stairs, and when pressing quad-edge of kneecap.

A member asked:

I am experiencing knee pain and pain going down the leg to my ankle and shin. the following also describes me: leg pain. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a strange cold or numb feeling on the top of my right shin, running from below the knee to about halfway down the shin, along with intermittent knee pain. the leg is not cold to the touch, but it does feel odd. what could this be?

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