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Knee pain is the most common condition seen at The
Center for Regenerative Medicine, with 90% of
the patient load
being some type of
knee pain,
top ten etiologies of
Knee pain treated are:
#1
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is by far the most common cause of knee
pain seen at The Center for regenerative Medicine.
#2
Tear of Meniscus
Typically caused by a sudden twist of the knee, is also very
common, seen mostly in athletes.
#3 ACL Damage
This is typically caused during Sports events.
#4 Obesity
Obesity is a common problem in USA. It is estimated that
a majority of obese people develop knee pain.
#5 Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia is softening of the cartilage behind the knee cap.
#6 Baker's Cyst
Typically accompanies Osteoarthritis, This is a painful
swelling behind the knee.
#7 Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen mostly in
adolescents male.
#8 Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans also a condition seen in young
people.
#9 Gout
Did you know Gout could be avoided by being on a
special diet.
#10 Pseudogout
This is not very common, and I have only seen a few
of this over the years.
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