Knee Pain: Evaluation, Management and Rehabilitation Strategies

Knee pain is a common clinical complaint with a wide range of causes, from acute injuries and degenerative conditions to inflammatory and overuse disorders. This session will provide a practical approach to evaluating knee pain, identifying key clinical and imaging findings, and establishing an...

• Knee pain is a leading cause of global morbidity, disproportionately affecting aging populations and individuals with sedentary lifestyles or obesity. Clinical assessment must extend beyond symptomatic relief to address the underlying biomechanical, metabolic, and inflammatory root causes. A systematic evaluation begins with a detailed history, focusing on pain onset, location, aggravating factors, and mechanical symptoms such as locking, giving way, or swelling. Clinicians must identify red flags like acute monoarticular swelling or imaging evidence of cortical breaks, which necessitate urgent surgical referral.