[Knee pain: What should be considered?].

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Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.

Published: December 2024

Knee pain is a common reason for medical consultations. A thorough history and clinical examination often provide sufficient information to narrow down the diagnosis before advanced imaging is required. Incorporating classical orthopedic differential diagnoses is particularly useful in this process. Elderly individuals, especially women over 65, are disproportionately affected. Accurate identification of the condition, supported by targeted additional diagnostics, allows for stage-appropriate therapy, which should be categorized based on etiology and radiological findings.

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