Stairs knee pain

Knee pain when walking up stairs may be caused by a variety of reasons.

1. Osteoarthritis

This is one of the common causes of knee pain. As we get older, the articular cartilage gradually degenerates and wears out. When walking up stairs, Pain occurs when the pressure on the knee joint increases. This pain often worsens after activity and can be relieved after rest. Antibiotics can be used according to the doctor's request to reduce the inflammatory reaction.

2. Meniscus damage Meniscus

plays a buffering and stabilizing role in the knee joint. If the meniscus is damaged or chronically worn, it will cause pain due to the compression of the meniscus when climbing stairs, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as snapping and stuttering. At this time, minimally invasive surgery is needed to help restore the meniscus.

3. Ligament damage The

ligaments around the knee joint are crucial to the stability of the joint. When the ligaments are damaged, especially the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, it will affect the normal movement of the knee joint and cause pain when climbing stairs. At this time, you can go to the orthopedic department of the hospital for professional surgery.