Total Ortho Center offers a wide range of orthopedic knee treatments. Our knee specialists are currently seeing patients throughout Broward and Palm Beach county in our offices in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation, and Hollywood.

Knee Pain Causes

There could be many reasons for knee pain. Although, there are three main causes; overuse, sudden injury, or an underlying condition. Such as:

• Tendonitis
• Sprained ligaments
• Meniscus tears
• Runner’s knee

However, it is possible to experience pain from an old injury. This usually occurs when one was not properly treated. Therefore, cause an occasional flare-up or constant pain.

Common Knee Pain Conditions

• Knee Bursitis is a condition that affects the joints. A bursa is a small sac of fluid under the skin above the joint. However, when these sacs become inflamed, that’s what we call bursitis. Occasionally we may irritate the bursa over the kneecap from overuse, falls, or repeated bending and kneeling. This often leads to swelling and pain.
• Osgood Schlatter disease occurs from repetitive action. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee. This condition commonly occurs in early childhood, during growth spurts. Active children are at an increased risk. However, less active adolescents may also experience this problem.
• Osteoarthritis is a very common condition. As a matter of fact, it is the most common form of arthritis. This occurs when the cartilage begins to break down and damage sets in.
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome is commonly used to describe pain around the patella or kneecap. The condition most commonly occurs in athletes. When knee pain happens it’s usually due to increased pressure on the back of the patella and trochlea.

Common Knee Pain Injuries

• ACL Injury: ACL tears and sprains are common and treatable, and with some preventative measures and a rigorous healing program, they can be gotten rid of easily. The most common symptoms of an ACL injury include a popping sensation, swelling, knee pain, and an inability to bear weight on the afflicted leg. This injury is most common in people who participate in contact sports.
• IT (iliotibial) band syndrome: The IT band is a piece of tough tissue that runs from your hip down to the outer part of your knee. It can become inflamed over time when activity is done in excess. However, when inflammation sets in, it causes pain on the outside of the knee. This injury is common among runners, more so when going downhill.
• Meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that is done forcefully, causing you to rotate your knee when putting full weight on it, can cause a tear. This type of injury causes swelling, pain, and stiffness. However, some have reported trouble extending the knee too.
• Dislocated Knee occurs when the bones of the knee are out of place. Your knee is held together by ligaments. However, when your knee dislocates, it due to the ligaments tearing. Therefore, causing severe pain.
• Patellar tendonitis means inflammation of your tendon. This most often occurs in sports activities. However, there are many more contributing factors too. 
• Runner’s Knee: runner’s knee (AKA  Patellofemoral pain syndrome) is a pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. Problems with the alignment of the kneecap and overuse from vigorous athletics or training are often a cause of this injury.

Our dedicated team at Total Ortho Center offers the orthopedic cares you need, the convenience you want and the standards you deserve. Total Ortho Center is conveniently located throughout Broward and Palm Beach.