Symptoms
Medial knee pain
Pain on the inner knee commonly refers from vastus medialis, sartorius, gracilis and adductor longus.
Overview
Pain on the inner knee commonly refers from vastus medialis, sartorius, gracilis and adductor longus. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address hip control and footwear.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, locking — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction