Knee Differential Diagnosis: Signs & Symptoms

Knee pain is one of those complaints that can come from a dozen different directions. Sometimes it is a simple overuse problem, sometimes it hides a deeper pathology. As clinicians we often see how confusing it gets for students and even for patients when symptoms overlap. That is why having a clear differential diagnosis framework is so valuable. This chart is designed to make the process less overwhelming and more structured so you can quickly connect the clinical picture with possible conditions and sharpen your reasoning while treating the knee.