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    Why is my knee pain worse when resting?

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    I have almost constant pain around my inner right knee. It it like a very sharp stabbing pain and is normally worse on resting. Also I cannot fully bend the knee without considerable pain so I am assuming it is arthritis. Which health professional should I be consulting with regard to this? I think I'd welcome a knee replacement at this stage!
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    Nicholas Karam

    Exercise Physiologist

    Specialist treatment for injury rehabilitation, management of diabetes, weight management, corporate health View Profile

    Firstly, a more in depth history should be taken by a treating professional to include: mechanism of injury, timeframes and treatment(s) to date. In general, you would first consult your GP. Based on your symptoms they would refer you for appropriate investigation or recommend you are assessed by a physio who may also suggestion appropriate investigation.

    Treatment will be best determined once a correct diagnosis is established via physical assessment &/or investigation.

    A knee replacement is normally the last resort. As I don't know your history, age, exact diagnosis, injury impact (activities of daily living) etc I cannot comment on this.

    All the best!

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    Massimo Mirabile

    Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist

    My name is Massimo Mirabile and I am a qualified physiotherapist as well as an exercise scientist and accredited exercise physiologist. I completed a Bachelor … View Profile

    Knee pain will be worse when resting when there is an inflammation component
    to it, such as osteoarthritis.
    With osteoarthritis, usually there is pain when resting or whatever inflammation being such a ruptured Baker cyst or things like that.

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    Dr Ryan Hislop

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    Ryan Hislop is the Clinical Director at the Orange Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre. As an experienced and evidence-based diagnostician, Ryan works largely by medical … View Profile

    Further to Massimo's answer, pain that is worse when resting is most likely inflammatory. This is due to the inflammatory mediators “pooling” in the joint. When you are moving, these are “flushed” out, thus no pain. 

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