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Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Injuries

The knee is one of the most injury-susceptible joints in the body. Its overall components and structure would increase the risks for several forms of injuries, which eventually lead to painful sensations. In most cases, knee injuries happen due to tears in some main ligaments, including PCL, MCL, and ACL. Athletes are at the highest risk. Among these, ACL is the most common type which can be triggered by an unexpected direction change or twisting motion. Surgery is often required to treat ligament injuries. Some other common injuries that would cause knee pain include knee bursitis, fractures, and a dislocated kneecap. [2]