Figure pain above the knee
Pain above the knee
- Iliac-tibial tendon -
Iliotibial band - Quadruple thigh muscle -
Quadriceps femoris muscle - Quadriceps tendon
- Kneecap - patella
- Inner meniscus -
Meniscus medialis - Inner band -
Ligament collateral tibial - Broken bone (fracture)
- Femur - Femur
- Outer meniscus -
Lateral meniscus - Outer band -
Ligamentum collaterale fibulare - Baker's cyst (popliteal cyst)
- Popliteal muscle - M. popliteus
Causes:
Irritation of the iliotibial band
(Iliotibial band syndrome = runner's knee)
Inflammation of the quadriceps tendon
Strain of the popliteal muscle
Baker's cyst
Lesions (injuries) of the
Menisci or ligaments
Fracture (broken bone)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Therapy:
A - Anti-inflammatory
Medication (anti-inflammatory drugs)
B - Stand still
C - cooling ointments
D - laser therapy,
Ultrasound treatment
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