Gout—inflammatory arthritis—can cause behind-the-knee pain as well ... a very specific area, and will also correspond to the activity,” Dr. Packer says. Patellar tendonitis—also ...

Knee pain is the most common muscle and joint ailment that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, overuse, or medical ...

Without warning and, for some reason, in the middle of the night, gout strikes. It’s an intense pain in a joint ... up over time in the soft flesh of areas like the hands, elbows, feet, or ...

There may be painful swelling in the knee joint. Gout ... to reduce pain. If there is a tear in the meniscus or ligaments around the knee, the doctor may be able to repair these areas at the ...

1 When present, chondrocalcinosis is usually most evident in the knee ... areas. Calcification of the Right and Left Menisci and Articular Cartilage (A), Found in Both Knees of a Patient with Gout ...

A.C. Dear A.C.: In my opinion, the first thing you need is a diagnosis of what's causing your knee pain. Although osteoarthritis ... Lyme disease, gout, pseudogout, psoriatic arthritis, lupus ...

“Working on strengthening the supporting structures of the knee, particularly the surrounding muscles, can frequently help relieve stress on the injured area, and help with flexibility and pain.” ...