What causes pain and stiffness in the knees?

The most common are: 1) Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is a chronic, systemic disorder that causes inflammation and fibrosis of joints. It can result in damage to the cartilage and bones causing knee stiffness (usually in both legs) and is often accompanied by redness, warmth and swelling. read more

Knee pain can be caused by injuries, mechanical problems, types of arthritis and other problems. Injuries A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself. read more

A break in any of the knee bones can also cause knee stiffness due to pain, instability and misalignment. The best way to prevent this is to work hard at your rehab programme. 5) Arthrofibrosis. This is a rare condition that can develop following an injury or surgery. read more

These injuries can damage the cartilage in your knee over time and lead to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Osteoarthritis of the knee The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is a progressive wearing of the cartilage in the knee joint. read more