Running knee
When you get a running knee, the tendon along the outside of the knee has become overloaded. It hurts and some can have long-term problems, but you are usually fine.
Read MoreJoint Pain
It is common to have joint pain. The joint pain usually goes away by itself. Sometimes joint pain can be caused by a serious illness. You should seek care if a joint suddenly swells and you at the same time have a fever or feel very ill.
Read MoreRheumatoid arthritis – RA
Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, RA, is an inflammatory disease that often begins in small joints of the hands and feet. The joints swell, become sore and you get sore. Rheumatism cannot be cured, but with medication and physiotherapy the inflammation can be suppressed and the pain relieved.
Read MoreKnee Osteoarthritis
In the knee joint, the upper legs and lower legs meet. The leg ends are covered with cartilage that allows them to slide easily against each other. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage becomes uneven. Then it feels like the knee hooks up and it can snap and crack. The risk of getting hurt increases and the area around the knee can feel swollen and hot.
Read MoreKnee pain in children and teenagers
Knee discomfort in children and teens can have different causes. The child feels that it hurts or near the knee. The knee can also get stuck in a certain position, become swollen or sore. The symptoms often come in connection with physical activity. Most knee problems go away on their own over time.
Read MoreFrozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as frozen shoulder, means that you get a shoulder pain which after a while solidifies and leads to poorer mobility. This is because the joint capsule, which surrounds and stabilizes the shoulder joint, contracts and becomes rigid. Sometimes you also get frozen shoulder in the other shoulder.
Read MoreBursitis – mucosal inflammation
You have mucus sacs in many places in the body around joints and tendons. They are small liquid-filled bags whose purpose is to protect the joints and facilitate the movements. They can become irritated if a joint or tendon is overloaded, or if the mucous sac is subjected to prolonged pressure.
Read MoreChild Rheumatoid Arthritis – JIA
In a rheumatic joint disease, the child has inflammation in one or more joints. It causes the child to get hurt and have difficulty moving. The disease is unusual in children and its cause is usually unknown.
Read MoreBaker cyst – swelling of the knee joint
A Baker cyst is a swelling in the knee. It is formed when the mucus that sits on the back of the knee contains more fluid than usual. Most often the cyst disappears by itself but sometimes treatment is needed.
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