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  2. Jan 30, 2024 · Meniscus tear. ACL injury. PCL injury. Chondromalacia. Arthritis. DVT. How to get relief. Seeing a doctor. FAQ. Takeaway. Pain in the back of the knee may be caused by an injury, cyst,...

    • Leg cramps. Cramps occur when muscles become too tight. This tightness may be because the muscle is doing too much work without being stretched. If it is stretched and still cramps, the muscle may simply be overused.
    • Baker’s cyst. A Baker’s cyst is a pocket of fluid that builds up in the back of the knee, leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s cysts may not be noticeable at first, as small cysts do not typically cause pain.
    • Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition that wears down the cartilage of the joints over time. This condition can easily cause pain in the back of the knee.
    • Runner’s knee. Runner’s knee refers to the wearing down of the cartilage in the knee joint. When the cartilage is gone, the bones of the knee rub together.
  3. Jan 25, 2023 · The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: Swelling and stiffness; Redness and warmth to the touch; Weakness or instability; Popping or crunching noises; Inability to fully straighten the knee; When to see a doctor. Call your doctor if you:

  4. Apr 30, 2024 · FAQ. Statistics. References. Understand your pain in the back of the knee symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions. 8 most common cause (s) Deep Vein Thrombosis. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Knee Meniscal Tears. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Infrapatellar bursitis. Baker's cyst (popliteal cyst) Hamstring strain.

  5. Jan 6, 2022 · Overview. Symptoms. When to see a doctor. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Overview. A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus.

  6. Sep 21, 2023 · Overview. A knee sprain can affect any of your four knee ligaments. A provider will grade it based on how damaged your ligaments are. What is a sprained knee? Knee sprains are injuries that happen when ligaments in your knee joint stretch too far or tear. Your knees are the biggest joints in your body.

  7. Aug 18, 2023 · Knee pain causes include: ACL injury (tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee) Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) (The death of bone tissue due to limited blood flow.) Baker cyst; Broken leg; Collateral ligament injury; Dislocation: First aid; Gout; Iliotibial band syndrome; Knee bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the ...