I have extreme pain just above my right knee on the lateral side of my thigh. I have not injured my leg in any way. this came on suddenly and has persisted for two days. The pain is worse at night interrupting my sleep. For the record, I have had half my right knee replaced about 10 years ago. This pain is on the lateral side and about 5-6 inches above the knee.
Hello, It might be an early sign of arthritis. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like diclofenac or tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.