There may be different reasons for knee pain after standing for a long time, and the specific treatment should be chosen according to the different reasons. Causes include arthritis, cartilage surface injury, lateral collateral ligament injury, and specific treatments include physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. Arthritis: including osteoarthritis of the knee, rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis, knee pain will occur after standing for a long time. A knee brace can be used to improve the range of motion of the joint. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can also be used to reduce inflammation and pain. In severe cases, arthroscopic joint repair or artificial joint replacement can be performed with the assistance of arthroscopy.
2. Cartilage surface damage: When standing for a long time without moving, the cartilage surface of the knee joint is compressed, resulting in knee pain. Patients can have physical therapy to relieve the pain, and can also use glucosamine drugs to repair the cartilage. In severe cases, limited cartilage cleaning can be performed.
3. Lateral collateral ligament injury: If the patient keeps standing position for a long time, the pressure on the lateral collateral ligament is too great, which may cause lateral collateral ligament injury and trigger pain. It can be fixed with plaster or brace, and assisted by hot compresses and physiotherapy. Non-steroidal drugs such as celecoxib can also be taken for analgesia and anti-inflammation, and ligament repair surgery can be performed in severe cases.
Therefore, it is recommended that patients with knee pain caused by standing for a long time should go to the hospital for examination and choose the appropriate treatment measures according to their own conditions under the advice of doctors.