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What Causes Knee Pain

Knee pain can limit movement and interfere with activity. This complaint is quite common. There are about 25% of adults who experience it. Generally caused by arthritis, although it can also be caused by a more serious condition. Check out the following explanation. Knee pain can occur if there is a disruption in the structure or tissue forming the knee. The various tissues that make up the knee are cartilage, kneecap, connective tissue between the calf bones and thighs (ligaments), and the tissue that connects bones to muscles (tendons). Although it is often harmless and can be treated alone at home, knee pain can also be caused by something serious. Common Causes of Knee Pain Some of the most common causes of knee pain are: 1. Arthritis or arthritis The most common type of arthritis in the knee is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage damage due to aging and excessive use of the knee joint, for example in athletes. In addition to osteoarthritis, knee arthriti