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Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia composing the tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. It is located on the lateral aspect of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee.
The pain is typically aching and occasionally sharp. Pain may be exacerbated by activities. [3] [10] The knee joint may exhibit noises such as clicking. [7] However, this has no relation to pain and function. [11] [12] Giving-way of the knee may be reported. [7] Reduced knee flexion may be experienced during activities. [13]
Ligamentous laxity. Ligamentous laxity, or ligament laxity, is a cause of chronic body pain characterized by loose ligaments. When this condition affects joints in the entire body, it is called generalized joint hypermobility, which occurs in about ten percent of the population, and may be genetic. Loose ligaments can appear in a variety of ...
Few weeks to years. Osgood–Schlatter disease ( OSD) is inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity ( apophysitis) [ 3] usually affecting adolescents during growth spurts. [ 5] It is characterized by a painful bump just below the knee that is worse with activity and better with rest. [ 3]
Piriformis syndrome is a condition which is believed to result from nerve compression at the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. [ 2][ 5] It is a specific case of deep gluteal syndrome. [ 6] The largest and most bulky nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve. Starting at its origin it is 2 cm wide and 0.5 cm thick.
Prepatellar bursitis. Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa at the front of the knee. It is marked by swelling at the knee, which can be tender to the touch and which generally does not restrict the knee's range of motion. It can be extremely painful and disabling as long as the underlying condition persists.
Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. [ 1] Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [ 1] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [ 2] Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest. [ 2]
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS Type 1 and Type 2) is a severe form of chronic pain, in which pain from a physical trauma outlasts the expected recovery time.The symptoms of types 1 and 2 are the same except type 2 is associated with nerve injury.