Knee Pain Treatment

Knee pain and knee injuries are common and affects people of all ages.

Knee joint problems are common. The joint is vulnerable to injury and pain because it takes the bodies full weight and extra force with running and jumping. Problems with the knee can affect all aspects of life from walking to driving a car and even working productively.

Many people experience some type of knee pain. These causes are usually minor like a strain or sprain. In these instances the knee pain is mild and is relieved within a few days. Sometimes, knee pain is caused by more serious injuries like from a fall, or from injuries through sports like football, netball and skiing.

KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS :

Knee pain can occur suddenly or it can occur slowly. The pain might appear immediately after an injury or the onset of symptoms can be delayed.

Symptoms may include a sharp or dull pain, sometimes radiating down or up the leg, stiffness, the knee swelling, and weakness and or inability to bend or straighten the leg fully. There may be popping or crunching noises, and there may be tingling, numbness, pins and needles. Sometimes people can be unwell if there is a more serious cause like an infection or fracture.

Chronic knee pain can be caused by the following:

• Degenerative joint disease
• Arthritis
  • Degenerative arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Also known as wear-and-tear arthritis. Usually a result of a broken or fractured bone.)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Gout
• Inflammation and swelling of your joints
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Damaged cartilage under the kneecap
• Dislocation of the kneecap
• Torn ligament
• A rupture in your knee cartilage

Types of Knee Pain :

Knee Pain Treatment

During your initial consultation with one of the pain specialists at Redefine Healthcare, a physician will perform a thorough physical exam and learn about your symptoms. Tell your physician about any recent injuries and all your symptoms. You may undergo imaging and or lab tests, such as arthrocentesis to rule out an infection.

Your treatment for knee pain depends on the cause of your discomfort. The first line of defense usually consists of rest, ice, and heat.

If your knee pain doesn’t improve with these home treatments, other treatment options include:

• Medications. Your doctor may recommend pain relievers or drugs to lower the uric acid for gout.
• Physical therapy. Trained specialists create an exercise regimen to strengthen and improve the flexibility of your knee.
• Injections. Several medicines are available for a direct injection into your knee to reduce pain and swelling.
• Surgery. If the other methods are ineffective, surgical procedures are available, such as arthroscopic surgery and partial or total knee replacement.
• Stem Cell/Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
• Cooled Radiofrequency Lesioning Treatment