Knee injuries

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The kneecap will be painful and tender. Kneecap may be swollen and warm to the touch. Problems kneeling

Housemaid's knee
Pain around the kneecap or on the kneecap.

Jumpers knee
Pain at the bottom and front of the kneecap especially when pressing in. Aching and stiffness after exertion.

Osgood Schlatters disease
There is normally swelling just below the knee at the bony bit at the top of the shin. This area may be tender and painful during and after exercise.

Runners Knee
Pain on the outside of the knee around the lateral epicondyle. Running (particularly downhill) aggravates the pain.

Knee arthritis
The joint will ache particularly with movement. There may be inflammation of the joint. Stiffness in a joint, particularly in the morning. This usually decreases with movement. A crunching or grinding sound (crepitus) during the movement of the joint

Baker's Cyst
There will be a rounded swelling at the back of the knee. Pressure at the back of the joint. This may go down into the calf muscle.

Posterior cruciate ligament injury
Obviously pain at the time of impact this may subsequently be felt in the calf region. There may be swelling but this may be minimal.

Anterior cruciate ligament injury
It is often signified by an audible "pop" or "crack " at the time of injury. They are normally extremely painful, in particular immediately after sustaining the injury.

Medial Cartilage Meniscus Injury
A history of trauma or twisting of the knee. The inner surface of the knee joint may be painful.

Patella dislocation
The knee may be swollen. The patella will be painful. Reduced mobility in the knee. Obvious displacement of the knee cap.