Why Do My Knees Feel Hot to the Touch After Walking?

Why Do My Knees Feel Hot to the Touch After Walking?

1. Introduction Knees that feel hot to the touch after walking indicate an acute inflammatory response within the joint capsule, most commonly due to osteoarthritis or a localized bursitis. The mechanical friction of walking aggravates damaged cartilage or inflamed synovial tissue, triggering localized vasodilation and increased blood flow that radiates heat to the surface of … Read more