Walking knee stuttering needs to be treated according to the cause, common causes are osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, cruciate ligament injury, etc., conservative treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Osteoarthritis: walking knee stuttering, may be due to bone joint degeneration caused by osteoarthritis, should avoid strenuous activities of the knee, reduce strenuous running, sports, etc., to conservative treatment. In addition, for the pain caused by osteoarthritis, you can take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib and so on.
2. Meniscus injury: Meniscus injury caused by joint stuttering, need to clarify the grade of meniscus injury. If it is a Grade 1 or 2 injury, conservative treatment and pain relief with NSAIDs, such as celecoxib, will be sufficient. If it is a grade 3 injury, arthroscopic meniscus suturing is needed.
3. Cruciate ligament injury: If it is a mild cruciate ligament injury, it can be treated conservatively, with the leg braked, and localized hot compresses can be applied to alleviate the pain and promote blood circulation to facilitate healing when symptoms of pain occur. If the cruciate ligament is ruptured, surgery should be scheduled for cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery to restore knee stability.
There may be other reasons for the thumping of the knee when walking. If the thumping of the knee persists without relief, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible for a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.