Knee Pain Knee pain is extremely common in the elderly population. However the causes of knee pain may vary.
Background
Causes - Bursitis - Torn ligaments or tendons - Bleeding into the joint - Gout - Septic arthritis (infected knee joint) - Soft tissue damage/ inflammation
! An extremely painful red hot ! knee may indicate septic arthritis, which is a medical emergency. Medical advice must be sought immediately or the knee joint may risk being damaged by the bacteria. ! ! Inability to walk may also indicate serious problems and urgent medical advice should also be sought.
Remarks
Treatments - Simple analgesics may be helpful. - Rest the affected knee.
Musculoskeletal
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