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A Hurt Knee Cap - The Throb That Will Make You Sob - Brace Your Knee For a Different Experience

By Daniel Sims

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How does your knee cap feel?

Is the pain always there, or does it come and go?

There are many reasons why someone can have a hurt knee cap. This is a very common woe among athletes who participate in sports that involve a lot of jumping or running. The immediate as well as the underlying cause of the hurt knee cap determines the type of treatment that you will need to undergo to alleviate the pain and stem the swelling.

Torn Ligament - Most Common Cause of Hurt Knee Cap (Patella)

A torn ligament is one of the most common of knee injuries. It usually presents with pain and swelling and may also involve the knee slipping out from under you when you are walking. Many people with a torn ligament refer to this as a trick knee. This is a condition caused by a damaged ligament that causes the knee to give out when standing or running.

Torn ligaments are more likely to be seen in people who are active in sports or have played sports in the past as well as those who work in jobs that involve a lot of heavy duty lifting.

Osteoarthritis - Common Cause of Sore Knee Cap

If you have a chronically hurt patella your doctor will want to rule out the possibility of osteoarthritis. This is a condition in which the joint gradually deteriorates and it is accompanied by swelling, stiffness and pain. While this can occur at any age, it most often occurs in athletes and usually at an older age. Surgery is sometimes considered for those with this condition, although it is most often treated with the use of a brace and anti-inflammatory medication.

Treatment for Patella Injuries

The recommended treatment for a hurt patella depends primarily upon whether it is an acute injury or a chronic condition.

A. ) Acute Injury: If the hurt knee cap is the result of an acute injury, then it will be treated with ice and you may be asked to stay off your leg and wear a brace when walking to keep the knee straight. The support that these braces can provide can really effective because they help keep your knee aligned and protected. - (Moreover, it is important to always speak with your physician when you any acute injury.)

B.) Chronic Knee Pain: If the pain is due to a chronic condition, it will most likely be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs as well as a brace that can help you stay mobile. A chronic condition can immobilize you in the long-term and wearing a knee brace can be a very effective tool in your treatment plan. Supports are important in this situation because they can help prevent excessive and painful movements that really cause your flare ups to happen.

Surgery is considered to be the last resort for any treatment of the knee cap as it is not always successful and can also be painful.

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