Knee Pain Differential Diagnoses

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Differential Diagnoses

Anterior, focal or vague

Medial

Lateral

Posterior

  • Baker's or popliteal cyst
  • Popliteus Tendinopathy
  • Popliteal artery aneurysm
  • Popliteal artery entrapment
  • Posterior capsule tear
  • Posterior cruciate ligament tear
  • Tibiofemoral dislocation

Effusion present without trauma

  • Osteochondral injury
  • Osteoarthritis exacerbation
  • Rheumatological disease (gout, RA, psoriatic arthritis)
  • Septic arthritis