Last year, (2009) I was diagnosed with Osgood Schlatters Disease and then Patella Tendonitis after experiencing severe knee pain for several months. I had plenty of physio, ice-packs, heat-pads and 3 months rest until it eventually cleared up. I was then diagnosed with Scoliosis, (curvature of the spine) and in March this year, (2010) this was corrected by surgery. however now after returning to my daily sports sessions I have been expeiencing even worse pain. I saw my football physio and was told it was yet again, Patella Tendonitis. however, I have rested as told for 2 months, participating in no sports, (other than a one off Basketball game) and am still experiencing pain which is rapidly worsening. my friend is experiencing the same locking of the knee and pain around his cartliage, had scans and was told it was a bruised cartliage? Unfortunately, I am still waiting on an appointment to see a specialist however as my pain is worsening doing nothing, (walking, bending, putting any weight on leg- right knee and walking stairs) I would like any suggestions as to what it could possibly be, and ideas to eliviate my pain? Thanks in advance.