The fossa behind the knee is often referred to clinically as the popliteal fossa. Popliteal cysts, osteoarthritis of the knee, and acute and chronic injuries to the ligament tendons and menisci in the popliteal fossa are often considered.
1. Popliteal cysts are painful to walk with, mainly due to compression of the enlarged popliteal fossa, and can be diagnosed by ultrasound of the popliteal fossa area. Surgical removal of popliteal cysts is often considered in adults, while popliteal cysts in children can heal on their own and have a good prognosis.
2. Osteoarthritis of the knee can also cause popliteal pain on movement. In osteoarthritis, the inflammatory factor involves the soft tissue around the popliteal fossa, and pulling pain occurs, which is often diagnosed and examined by X-ray of the knee.
3. Acute and chronic injuries to the ligament tendons and meniscus in the popliteal fossa can also lead to tendonitis or fasciitis in the popliteal fossa. Strenuous exercise or improper stretching often leads to these acute and chronic injuries.
The back of the knee fossa pain when walking may also have other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause, give targeted treatment or treatment.