Creaking sound in the knee joint of the leg

Knee joint clicking is a common problem. Many people think it is a normal physiological phenomenon and ignore it. In fact, if this phenomenon exists for a long time, it also means that there are certain problems with the knee joint. The patient needs to find the cause in time and then receive corresponding treatment. Below we will introduce in detail the causes, treatments and some measures to protect the knees.

1. Causes of Knee Joint Creasing

1. Friction between joint surfaces

2. Friction between cartilage pad and joint surface

3. Friction between tendon and joint capsule

2. What should I do if my knee joint makes noise?

1. Reduce exercise and long-distance activities within 1 or 2 weeks. Go upstairs slowly or take the elevator.

2. Hot compress or infrared or laser therapy, 3 times a day, 5-15 minutes each time.

3. You can use Yunnan Baiyao aerosol externally. If there is no relief within 5-7 days: arthroscopic resection.

3. If there is no relief within 1-2 weeks, or if the condition worsens, or if you have to travel or exercise, see an orthopedic surgeon immediately.

4. After a clear diagnosis by a professional doctor, consider direct administration of medication into the joint cavity, which will significantly relieve or disappear within 8-24 hours. However, try to avoid strenuous activity for 2-3 weeks.

5. After recovery, pay attention to protecting the joints, especially reducing movements that cause pain.

6. If two intra-articular injections of drugs are ineffective, arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery should be performed immediately. The surgery can be completed in 5-10 minutes with only two small 0.5 cm incisions. There is no pain and you can walk and be discharged from the hospital after waking up from anesthesia in 4-6 hours.

7. If you have muscle atrophy, please follow the training methods guided by the rehabilitation therapist to restore muscle volume, strength and sensation.

3. Measures to protect your knees

Exercise reasonably and combine work and rest: Don’t rest for too long, as it will make your muscles loose and lack strength. Moderate exercise can enhance muscle strength, increase the support, strength and stability of the knee joints, and help control weight.

Prevent falls and protect your knees: Falls may cause more serious injuries to the joints and leave sequelae.

Control your weight: The main causes of knee joint degeneration are long-term load-bearing, wear and aging of the joints, and calcium loss. Many overweight people are the main victims of knee arthritis. Controlling weight is the most direct way to reduce the burden on the knee joints, and it is very important for delaying joint aging.

Protect against cold and moisture: The knee joint is not protected by abundant muscle and fat tissue like other joints. Instead, it is a "skin and bones" part with poor blood circulation. If it is exposed to cold for a long time, local blood vessels may spasm and contract, resulting in less blood supply, thereby weakening the metabolism and immune defense capabilities of the cartilage, causing ischemia and even necrosis of the articular cartilage surface, leading to arthritis.