What is the pain on the inside of my knee?

Front of Knee: Pain over the front of the knee is most commonly related to the knee cap. Kneecap pain can be caused by several different problems. Inside of Knee: Pain on the inside, or medial side, of the knee, is commonly caused by medial meniscus tears, MCL injuries, and arthritis. read more

Symptoms: Morning stiffness, inside knee pain, swelling, clicking/grinding, reduced leg movements Aggravating Activities: Worse after prolonged rest or activity, cold weather Features: There are three classification stages of osteoarthritis, mild, moderate and severe based on how badly the joint is affected. read more

MCL Injury - The most common cause of inside knee pain is an injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL). The MCL is the ligament runs up the inside of the knee joint and it helps stabilize the inside of the knee. MCL injuries typically occur when impact happens on the outside of the knee, which overstretches or tears the inside ligament. read more

The following knee injuries are acute meaning they come on suddenly and cause pain on the inside of the knee. Medial ligament sprain. A medial ligament sprain or MCL injury is a tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee, usually a result of twisting or direct impact. read more