The pain when bending the right knee laterally is considered to be related to osteoarthritis, lateral collateral ligament injury, lateral meniscus injury, etc. It can be treated with general treatment, physical therapy, medication, surgery, etc. according to the condition.
1. Osteoarthritis: mainly due to joint degeneration, there will be damage to the articular cartilage, and the lateral knee bending pain. Pay attention to rest and avoid excessive activities. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as Celecoxib can be applied. It can also be treated with heat therapy and ultrashort wave. If there is severe joint pain or deformity, artificial joint replacement can be performed.
2. Lateral collateral ligament injury: If there is an injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the knee joint, the pain of bending the outside of the knee will also occur. After the injury, we should pay attention to rest and elevate the affected limb. Cold compresses can be applied during the acute injury period, and hot compresses can be applied during the stabilization period. If there is a rupture of the lateral collateral ligament, the lateral collateral ligament can be repaired and reconstructed.
3. Lateral meniscus injury: lateral meniscus injury can also cause the same side of the knee bending pain. After the injury, we should pay attention to rest, and can apply anti-inflammatory and pain relieving drugs, such as celecoxib and other treatments. Severe meniscus injuries require surgical treatment and so on.
In addition, it may also be patellofemoral joint injury, iliotibial bundle bursitis and other conditions, when the right knee lateral bending pain, you can go to the hospital to further identify the cause, and then follow the doctor’s instructions targeted treatment, avoid self-medication.