Shoulder, Hip, Knee, & Joint Pain Conditions

This is an irritation or swelling of the trochanteric bursa. This small, fluid-filled sac is found on the outer side of the femur. It acts as a cushion for the iliotibial band, a thick tendon in your leg.

Knee pain may keep you from being as active as you like, and it may come from a gradual breakdown of your knee's cartilage. Knee cartilage is the protective tissue on the ends of your bones. In a healthy knee, the bones glide smoothly against each other, but in a knee with osteoarthritis, cartilage begins to wear away, bone rubs against bone, and bony bumps we call "bone spurs" may form.

Joint pain is a common problem for many people. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do. It can make it hard for you to be as active as you like. Let's take a moment to learn about the causes of joint pain, and what you can do about it.

This is a type of chronic, long-lasting, pain. In most cases, it develops in an arm or a leg that you have previously injured. With CRPS, you may have unexplained pain that won't go away. It may be severe, and it may spread.

This is a common condition that arises from numerous causes, including strained muscles, sprained ligaments, dislocations, fractures, and diseases such as arthritis, or even heart disease. Shoulder pain can also occur due to issues in or around the shoulder joint itself, or from problems in the soft tissues of the shoulder, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

This is a frequent issue that can arise in any of the bony structures comprising the knee joint (femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap (patella), or the ligaments, tendons, and cartilage (meniscus) in the knee. Knee pain can be localized or diffuse throughout the knee, and its severity can vary from a minor ache to severe and disabling pain. It can be caused by an injury, mechanical problems, types of arthritis, or other problems.