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 When it comes to knee pain, there can be a number of different reasons, especially when the knee is bent. This article will look at knee pain from the point of view of an orthopedician and explain in detail three typical causes: osteoarthritis, a torn meniscus, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Introduction The knee is a complicated joint that helps you move around and supports a lot of weight as you go about your daily life. Any pain that comes from moving the knee can make a person's life very hard. It's important to find out what's causing the pain so that you can treat it correctly and help the person feel better. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage in the knee joint slowly breaks down. As the cartilage goes away, the bones can rub against each other and cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. Most of the time, these sensations are worse when the knee is bent. The goal of treatment for osteoarthritis is to reduce pain, impr...