Why do my knees hurt?

tendinitis: pain in the front of the knee that is made worse when climbing, taking stairs, or walking up an incline. bursitis: inflammation caused by the repeated overuse or injury of the knee. chondromalacia patella: damaged cartilage under the kneecap. gout: arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid. read more

Some people with knee pain need more help. For instance, if you have bursitis, your doctor may need to draw out extra fluid from the bursa in your knee. If you have arthritis, you may need an occasional corticosteroid shot to settle down inflammation. read more

There are three different types of arthritis that can affect the knees, the most common of which is osteoarthritis (OA). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and post-traumatic arthritis can also affect the knee. Here are the top symptoms of knee arthritis to look for, such as swelling, tenderness, buckling, and crackling. read more