The knee hurts at the front far more often than anywhere else. And the reasons can vary. These are some of the most common ones:

• Patellar chondromalacia – cartilage damage between the kneecap and the thigh bone
• Fat pad inflammation – located under the kneecap
• Patellar tendon inflammation – the tendon connecting the kneecap and the shin bone
• Damage to the front (anterior) horn of the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) meniscus
• Knee constantly in hyperextension
• Fractured kneecap
• Inflammation of the patellar tendon attachment to the bone (Osgood-Schlatter) – teenagers only
• Bursa inflammation (bursitis) – there are 4 bursae at the front of the knee

There are a few more causes of pain, but they are uncommon. If you recognize any of these symptoms, we can successfully help you treat them.

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