What causes pain on the inside of the knee?

There are several reasons why you might feel pain inside your knee:

• Saphenous Neuritis: This happens when a nerve near your knee becomes irritated or swollen. It can cause sharp or burning pain on the inner side of the knee.
• Pes Anserine Bursitis: There is a small pouch called the bursae near the inner knee. If it becomes inflamed, it leads to pain and sometimes swelling where your thigh bone and shin bone meet.
• Medial Plica Syndrome: Inside your knee, there are folds of tissue called plicae. If one of these folds gets irritated or catches on other parts of the knee, it can cause pain on the inside.

These conditions can result from activities that put stress on your knees, such as running or jumping, or from injuries. If you are experiencing inner knee pain, you can start by using a free symptom checker to better understand what might be causing your discomfort, then follow up with a healthcare provider who can examine your knee, confirm the diagnosis, and recommend treatments to help you feel better.