Knee pain accounts for more than 25-37% of all complaints from people over the age of 50. Although it is more commonly associated with aging, athletes and younger groups can also experience it. That is why extreme precautions must be taken if you ever experience a sudden onset of pain in the weight-bearing joints of the body (knees, hips, ankles).
Knee pain may be caused by a plethora of factors. The knee joint is made up of a number of components—three bones (femur, tibia, and patella), ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, so it is important for a physician to accurately diagnose the source of the pain. Here are some of the most common causes of knee pain:
