What causes tenderness in the knees and groin area?
Patient: A patient complains of persistent tenderness in the right knee and groin area. The tenderness started a few weeks after he injured the big toe of his right foot , which became red, swollen, warm, and painful. He says the toe improved without medical attention. The knee and groin tenderness remain. What could the physician identify as the cause of the patient’s knee and groin pain? What is a possible treatment? AND WHAT TYPE OF X-RAYS Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  Can be related to an infection in the area or osteoarthritic changes. Direct examination can help.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal