Knee pain when exerting force may be caused by trauma such as meniscus, ligament injury, tendonitis, osteoarthritis and other factors.
1. Trauma: Trauma makes the knee suffered a serious injury, caused by meniscus, ligament damage, then the knee force will appear obvious pain symptoms, and may be accompanied by localized swelling phenomenon.
2. Tendonitis: the quadriceps muscle may be inflamed due to long-term strain or sports injury, which may cause pain when exerting the quadriceps muscle. At this time, it is necessary to check the body at an early stage and diagnose it through the MRI of the quadriceps muscle, and then carry out physical therapy and closed therapy in time.
3. Osteoarthritis: When osteoarthritis is serious, it can lead to osteophytes above the patella, and it can be accompanied by damage to the quadriceps tendon, which will cause pain when exerting oneself above the knee. At this time, it is necessary to check the X-ray film of the knee joint as well as CT, and if necessary, check the MRI diagnosis of the knee joint.
The knee pain when exerting force can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the physician to actively cooperate with the relevant examination and treatment, so as to avoid delay in the condition.