How Are Knee Problems Diagnosed?
Doctors diagnose knee problems based on the findings of the medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests.
Medical history
During the medical history, the doctor asks how long symptoms have been present and what problems you are having using your knee. In addition, the doctor will ask about any injury, condition, or health problem that might be causing the problem.
During the medical history, the doctor asks how long symptoms have been present and what problems you are having using your knee. In addition, the doctor will ask about any injury, condition, or health problem that might be causing the problem.
Physical examination
The doctor bends, straightens, rotates (turns), or presses on the knee to feel for injury, and determine how well the knee moves and where the pain is located. The doctor may ask you to stand, walk, or squat to help assess the knee’s function.
The doctor bends, straightens, rotates (turns), or presses on the knee to feel for injury, and determine how well the knee moves and where the pain is located. The doctor may ask you to stand, walk, or squat to help assess the knee’s function.
Diagnostic tests
Depending on the findings of the medical history and physical exam, the doctor may use one or more tests to determine the nature of a knee problem.
Depending on the findings of the medical history and physical exam, the doctor may use one or more tests to determine the nature of a knee problem.
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