Capsulitis of the knee joint

A painful condition that occurs after traumatic injuries and prolonged overexertion is capsulitis of the knee joint. The lesion is an inflammatory process in the periarticular tissues.

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Causes capsulitis of the knee

The localization of the pathology is most often the area of attachment of the tendons on the inner surface of the joint or muscle tissue on the inner side of the tibia. The tendons of the semimembranous and sartorius region may also be affected. The disease may develop against the background of tendinitis of the knee joint, tendobursitis.

The main causes and risk factors for knee periarthritis:

• Traumatic knee injuries.
• Long-term overvoltage.
• Increased physical activity.
• Hypothermia.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Chronic lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Metabolic and hormonal disorders in the body.
• Pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
• Excess weight, which places increased stress on the limbs.

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Symptoms capsulitis of the knee

Symptoms of the disease are manifested by pain in the knee area, swelling of its inner surface, discomfort during active movements. As the pain syndrome progresses, it makes itself known at rest and when pressing on the inflamed tissues.

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Diagnostics capsulitis of the knee

Diagnostics consists of visual examination, palpation, anamnesis, a set of laboratory and instrumental methods. Treatment is based on stopping the inflammatory process and eliminating painful sensations. Chondroprotectors and physiotherapeutic methods are used to restore cartilaginous tissue.

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Treatment capsulitis of the knee

Without timely and proper treatment, the inflammatory process leads to irreversible changes. Pathology can cause complete or partial atrophy of the joints, disability.