Causes of anterior knee pain in children and teens Muscle tightness or weakness in the front and back of the thigh. Overuse of the leg from repetitive impact activity — such as jumping, running, twisting or participating in competitive sports. Contact injuries that may have caused breaks in the bone or cartilage.
There is knee pain without an injury; it hurts during or after activity. The knee is “locking,” or getting stuck, and is not able to move. The knee does not have good strength. The knee is swelling–with or without a traumatic (sudden) injury.
Treating the pain when it happens can help manage it. Follow the “RICE” procedure — rest, ice, compression, elevation — to calm your knee pain. If your knee hurts, stop what you’re doing and rest. Apply ice to reduce inflammation, consider wearing a compression bandage, and elevate your knee when resting.
Get a ride to urgent care or the emergency room if your knee pain is…
A major referral center for patients from Ohio and throughout the Midwest, Ohio State's University…
Sciatica. This one is often the most common cause of hip pain being funneled down…
Urgent Dental Emergencies. If you are in severe dental pain or have lacerated your gums,…
- Restricting activity and immobilization. - Icing the knee, which can help with pain and…
The most common reason for knee pain in children is due to overuse. The anatomy…