Pain in Knee Joint Due to Debris

If you experience a deep ache in your knee that grows worse when you walk, then you could have debris within your knee joint. This debris can interfere with your mobility if it is not removed.

Knee Pain

• Knee pain can be a constant ache in the joint. It may become worse when you try to bend or straighten your knee.

Debris in Joint

• If the cartilage in your knee is deteriorating, it can leave particles and debris within the joint. This debris can cause inflammation and limit the joint's range of motion.

Causes

• Joint debris is often found when a person has osteoarthritis of the knee, according to "Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review."

Treatment

• Pain in your knee joint that is due to debris can be treated through arthroscopy, a surgical procedure. Your surgeon can remove loose particles and other debris from your knee joint.

Considerations

• Undergoing arthroscopy could help delay your need for further surgical treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.