Knee
Clicking, Cracking, Popping Joints: Harmless or a Warning Sign?
Key Takeaways Most joint noise comes from gas releasing inside the joint fluid or from soft tissue moving over bone, and neither is a sign of damage. The sound on its own, however loud or frequent, is not a reliable warning; what matters is whether pain, swelling or a mechanical problem comes with it. Cracking…
See MoreKnee Pain With A Normal Knee Scan
Knee pain but a normal MRI? Dr Jonathan Negus explains how hip arthritis, lower back nerve roots and load present as knee pain, and what to do next.
See MoreBone Bruise And Bone Marrow Lesion Knee Pain
Bone bruise or bone marrow lesion on your knee MRI? Dr Jonathan Negus explains why bone hurts, healing times, loading and when subchondroplasty may help.
See MoreA Swollen Knee: What The Fluid Tells You
How fast a knee swells, and whether it keeps returning, points to the cause. Dr Jonathan Negus explains what the fluid means and when to seek help.
See MoreKnee Pain After A Twisting Injury
Twisted your knee? Learn how ACL, meniscus and MCL injuries differ, what to do in the first 72 hours and when to book an assessment with MTP Health.
See MoreKnee Locking, Catching And Giving Way
Knee locking, catching or giving way? Learn how to tell a true mechanical lock from pseudo-locking and reflex giving way, and when to book an assessment.
See MoreOuter Knee Pain: Causes And When It Matters
Outer knee pain has different causes after 40. Dr Jonathan Negus explains lateral meniscus tears, alignment, when it matters and what MTP Health can do.
See MoreKneecap Pain On Stairs And After Sitting
Front-of-knee pain on stairs and after sitting? MTP Health explains patellofemoral pain, kneecap tracking and arthritis, and when to see a knee surgeon.
See MoreMultiple Joint Pain: Causes and What It Can Mean
Key Takeaways Pain in several joints at once usually points to a form of arthritis, most often osteoarthritis, though inflammatory, crystal and viral causes are common. Symmetric swelling, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes and body-wide symptoms all lean towards an inflammatory or systemic cause. A hot, red, severely painful joint, or joint pain…
See MoreSerious Joint Pain: Red Flags and When to See a Doctor
Key Takeaways A hot, swollen joint with a fever can be a sign of a joint infection, which is a medical emergency and needs same-day care. Severe pain, obvious deformity or a joint you cannot bear weight on after a fall may point to a fracture or dislocation. Pain that lasts beyond a few days,…
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