The medical term for runner's knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Knee arthroscopy is the medical term meaning visual examination of the inside of the knee joint.
Patellar means pertaining to the kneecap. The patella is the medical term for the knee cap.
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Runners knee is common among people who run and is treated in the short term with ice packs and in the long term with proper running technique and training.
Inquire about the less common treatments for treating runners knee. Many doctors can assist you in determining which medications/physiotherapy would be beneficial in the long term for your problem. Always consult a physician.
Patellar ankylosis
The meniscus is the cushion within the knee joint.
It is very common for runners to experience pain in their knees. There is actually a term called "runners knee" that refers to the pain that some runners endure from running. It can be caused by improper shoes, or running to fast and hard. You can try to treat it with ice packs and anti-inflammatories, but if it persists I would advise seeing your doctor.
PatellalgiaThe medical terminology used for pain is usually the suffix "-algia". The knee is a joint; joints are denotes by the prefix "arthr-". Therefore arthralgia is a proper term in the case where the knee joint itself is the cause of pain, and not inflammation of surrounding tissue (as in the case of cellulitis) or underlying bone (ostitis).
The medical term for the removal of fluid from the knee joint is arthrocentesis or joint aspiration. It is a procedure performed to relieve pain and swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the knee joint.
The patella is the anatomical name for the "kneecap", which is the moveable bone on the front (anterior) of the knee.
I call it my knee.