Are you having knee pain?

crw_3955Initial self diagnosis

(1) Symptoms

.pain with prolonged sitting or walking up and down the stairs

.crepitus

.anterior knee pain

Diagnosis﹕Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

 

(2) Symptoms

.40 years old and above

.knee pain (especially on the medial side)

.lack of strength

.crepitus

.deformation of knee (O-shaped)

Diagnosis﹕Osteoarthritis

 

(3) Symptoms

.lateral knee pain (especially with physical activities)

.pain can radiate to the upper and lower leg

.crepitus

Diagnosis﹕Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

 

(4) Symptoms

.pain with kneeling

.anterior knee and knee cap pain

.swelling

Diagnosis﹕Patellar Bursitis

 

(5) Symptoms

.between 20 to 40 years old

.enjoy running, basketball or any sports related to jumping

.pain below knee cap

.pain with walking

Diagnosis﹕Quad or Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s knee)

 

(6) Symptoms

.sport or accidental impact injury

.sharp pain

.pain and difficulites in walking

Diagnosis (*depending on the pain of the knee injury)﹕

a) anterior knee pain — ACL Sprain or Tear

b) posterior knee pain — PCL Sprain or Tear

c) medial knee pain — MCL Sprain or Tear

d) lateral knee pain — LCL Sprain or Tear e) pain with knee twisting — Meniscal Tear

 

If you are suffering from these symptoms, please call us at 2499-2488 to make your appointment today!  We will provide a suitable treatment for your knee condition!