knee pain symptoms and diagnosis
Knee Pain Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis. Signs and Symptoms of Knee Pain. Knee pain can range from mild to severe and can vary from a dull ache to a stabbing, searing pain. It can develop suddenly (acute knee pain) or gradually over time (chronic knee pain), and may be constant or intermittent (i.e., come and go).
Location of Knee Pain. Where on the knee the patient feels pain can offer some clues about what type of injury or condition is causing the pain. For instance, pain on the inside or medial side of the knee (the side closest to the other knee) can be caused by medial meniscus tears, MCL injuries, and arthritis. Pain on the outside of the knee, or lateral side, is commonly caused by lateral meniscus tears, LCL injuries, IT band tendonitis, and arthritis.