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Sharp pain behind the knee can be caused by different things and more information is needed before this can be answered. If it is a sharp pain it may be from either a small muscle called the popliteal or it can be from an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoI have this problem right now. I am researching and they say there are 3 reasons:
1) Arthritis
2) Pulled muscle (usually the hamstring)
3) Cyst
I can tell you i have osteo in my hands specifically my thumbs.. they say from over use which can be a truthful reason.. lately my knees hve been killing me and i have a wierd lump behind my knee ironically i have had it for years and years so fed up with this pain i finally broke down and made an appointment with reumatologist hopefully to get injections currently taking arthrotec an anti inflamatory and vicodine which does take the pain away theres is truly not much they will do unless you have insurance fit for a king.walking and getting the blood flowing best treatment you can do. the better your circulation the better you feel..so i was so miserable i forced myself on the tread mill started five minutes at a time through out the day walked an hour stretched for forty ...pain went away and i had no meds...i plan on betting into a regular routine to at least walk about 3.5 mph try it
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∙ 16y agoYou may want to look into a common condition called "chondromalacia."
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What is the worst kinda knee pain?
Sharp, intensely painful, and I can't walk on that leg.
What can I use to treat a pain behind my knee?
Most commonly, feeling a pain behind the knee is related directly to the Popliteus muscle. The Popliteus muscle is a very small muscle located behind the knee and should be checked by a doctor.
What is most likely to contribute to anterior knee pain?
Pain behind the knee is usually caused by 1) Bakers Cyst: inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sac) behind the knee 2) Cartilage tear 3) Arthritis 4) A hamstring injury 5) A knee sprain
What can cause sharp knee pain?
Sudden or acute knee pain is often caused by injury which can include torn or sprained cruciate ligaments, ruptured tendons, dislocated knees or kneecaps, injuries to the meniscus. Chronic knee pain may be due to bursitis or arthritis.
What is ITBS?
ITBS is excessive friction between the lliotibial band and your knee bone.This causes the sharp pain at either the side of the knee or the side of the hip.
What should you do about the pain behind your knee?
try pain killers. however if the problem does not go away you should see a doctor about it.
Where is the popliteal artery locatd?
the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
How do you know if you hyper-extended your knee?
if it bends to far back. when it happens you will feel a sharp pain and then when you put weight on it, it will hurt more
What does it means when there is a sharp burning pain in your knee when you touch a certain spot?
well if you touch softly and it hurts or when you walk on it, it can be sprained or broken
What are some signs of runners knee?
Runners knee is a result of overuse, direct trauma to the knee, misalignment, problems with feet, and weak thigh muscles. Symptoms include pain behind or around the knee cap, pain when one bends their knee, pain that worsens when walking downstairs, swelling, and popping or grinding sensations in the knee.
Can sharp knee be gout?
No
Where is the Popliteal artery located?
Behind the knee
