“Inside knee pain manifests in several ways, depending on what the patient feels,” says Vehniah Tjong, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Northwestern Medical Group.

The inside of your knee can hurt for many reasons, but it often occurs due to cartilage deterioration. It can also follow a sports injury or trauma to your knee. Knee pain is common and can be a ...

The medial meniscus is attached firmly to the inside of the knee joint and ligament, so it's not very mobile. Lateral meniscus tear. This is a tear in the lateral meniscus.

Align your knee. A brace that keeps your knee straight shifts weight away from the inside of your knee (which is closer to the other knee) and offers support. Ease pain.

Most cases of outside or lateral knee pain are related to injuries to the ligaments and tendons of the knee or from wear and tear over time. Treatment is available.

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Dr. Archelle Georgiou explains more in the video above, including how a total knee replacement is done, how long recovery takes and what some alternatives are in this week’s Inside Your Health.

76ers star Joel Embiid appears to be ready to return from knee issues that forced him to miss the first handful of games this season, allowing the franchise to breathe a small sigh of relief.