Knee Or Arthritis Pain: Both arthritis and knee pain are prevalent issues that can significantly affect one’s quality of life and mobility, yet they have different causes and unique traits. Knee pain covers a wide range of knee-related pain and conditions. Injuries (such as meniscus or ligament tears), overuse, or ailments like tendinitis can all contribute to it. While chronic knee pain may develop gradually because of repetitive stress or underlying disorders, acute knee pain frequently occurs quickly as a result of trauma or strain......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr Hemant Sharma, Chairman of the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement at Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram explained the list of signs to differentiate between knee and arthritis pain.
Swelling, stiffness and trouble bending the knee or bearing weight are some of the symptoms. Treatment options include rest, physical therapy and sometimes minimally invasive surgery.
Arthritis pain: Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and it commonly affects the knee. In addition to swelling and a decreased range of motion, stiffness especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity is another characteristic of arthritis pain. Rheumatoid arthritis pain, in contrast to typical knee pain, can be chronic and frequently accompanied by additional systemic symptoms, such as morning stiffness, small joint pain, or exhaustion. Also, arthritis pain is persistent and increases gradually over time.
To differentiate between the two, consider the following factors:
Onset: While arthritis pain may gradually worsen over time, knee pain from injuries often occurs suddenly.
Symptoms: Arthritis pain might present as a dull ache with stiffness, especially after resting. Acute knee pain is often caused by a history of injury.
Duration: While arthritis pain typically lasts and may need continuous care, knee pain from an injury may go away with treatment or rest.
Response to movement: Knee pain may vary depending on certain movements or activities, arthritis pain often gets worse with extended activity and gets better with rest.
When pain becomes severe, it might be a sign of worsening arthritis. If other treatment options fail to provide long-term pain relief, you may require joint replacement surgery. Advancements in medical technology, such as robotic-arm-assisted joint replacement surgery, have improved the precision and outcomes of these procedures resulting in faster recovery, reduced pain and shorter hospital stay.