Behind-the-knee pain could be due to muscle strain or arthritis—or something far more serious. Orthopedic experts say these are the most common causes.

Despite their best efforts, many of them have experienced knee pain associated with injuries like ACL tears and had to undergo some form of knee surgery. Some of these athletes include pro golfer ...

Live's Dr Xand was on hand to answer viewers' medical questions today, addressing a common query about knee pain ...

Dr Xand stressed that sufferers should not think of themselves like 'old cars', adding that the 'worst thing' you can do is ...

Pseudo locked knee occurs when severe knee pain triggers the knee muscles to spasm and contract. People may also refer to this as “false locked knee.” It is an automatic defense mechanism that ...

I cannot move without severe pain. I cannot turn over in bed without pain, and I’m unable to stand or walk short distances without pain. — A.C. ANSWER: In my opinion, the first thing you need is a ...

A bone bruise may cause more pain and take longer to heal. The RICE approach may help relieve symptoms and promote healing in knee injuries. However, if there is severe pain and swelling ...

That said, muscle soreness, especially after a new form of exercise, can flare up as much as a day later and last for a week.

Ultrasonography-identified features like osteophytes and cartilage damage show promise in diagnosing knee osteoarthritis and ...