Knee pain can occur as result of a fall, impact (hitting) or sudden movement into awkward angle. It can also happen in the absence of any specific event.

Whilst it is most frequently over the anterior knee, it is crucial to identify the specific location of the knee to provide clues to what structures may be affected. Please see below for more information.

https://www.sgh.com.sg/content/dam/singhealth-web/sgh/imported-assets/assets/patient-care/specialties-services/physiotherapy/publishingimages/pages/patient-resources/Anterior%20Knee%20Pain%20(Jan%202021).pdf