Symptoms of Knee Conditions

Knee pain is a common orthopedic problem, and patients often complain of different knee pain symptoms. What do these symptoms mean? Learn about what causes knee popping, clicking, giving way, and locking.

Many patients are told by their doctor they have water on the knee. The cause of water on the knee is accumulated fluid either in or around the joint. The treatment of water on the knee is directed at the underlying cause of the problem.

Knee swelling is the result of an underlying knee condition. Determining the treatment of knee swelling depends on what is causing fluid to accumulate within the knee. Learn about the causes of knee swelling and how to determine a treatment for your swollen knee.

Many patients are told by their doctor they have water on the knee. The cause of water on the knee is accumulated fluid either in or around the joint. The treatment of water on the knee is directed at the underlying cause of the problem.

Bow legs can be seen in adults with significant arthritis. Uneven wearing away of cartilage in the knee joint can lead to a bow legged appearance. This is unrelated to childhood bow legs.

Knee instability, or the sensation of the knee giving out, is usually caused by an injury to a ligament. The sensation of instability, or giving way, can also be caused by other knee conditions.

Popping and snapping are common symptoms found in patients with knee pain. Often popping and snapping are associated with damaged meniscus or cartilage.