Knee Pain Specialist

What causes knee pain?

The knee is a major joint where muscles, bones, and connective tissue meet up. Because of the complexity of the knee’s design, it’s vulnerable to many types of injuries and ailments. 

Knee pain can result from an immediate injury, like a fall, car wreck, or sports incident. But, knee pain can also develop overtime due to overuse or degeneration. Pain may result due to broken bones, dislocations, or soft tissue damage. 

Some of the most common causes of knee pain are: 

• Torn meniscus

• Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries

• Sprains and strains

• Bursitis or tendinitis

• Dislocation

The team at Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine evaluate your symptoms and do a thorough physical exam to determine the cause of your injury. They may also order imaging tests, like an X-ray or MRI, to get a better picture of what’s going on inside the joint. 

When should I seek medical help for knee pain?

Acute knee pain can often resolve on its own with RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Knee pain that persists for several days and doesn’t improve, benefits from a visit to Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. 

Knee pain that develops overtime or that hurts when you do activities like going up and down stairs, getting out of the car, or walking also needs evaluation. You should also consult an orthopedist for any knee pain that keeps you from doing the activities you enjoy.

You need immediate medical help for your knee if:

• A popping noise occurred when you hurt your knee
• You can’t bear weight on the joint
• Your knee looks deformed 
• You experience intense pain
• Your knee swells suddenly

Knee pain that’s accompanied by significant swelling, redness, or warmth around the joint definitely needs medical attention.

How do you treat knee pain?

The orthopedic specialists at Advanced Orthopedics & Sports injury customize your treatment plan according to your diagnosis. In some cases, rest, physical therapy, and movement modifications are enough to get you relief. In other cases, you may require more intensive interventions.

Your provider may recommend anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections, and lubricating injections to ease knee pain. These treatments can delay more invasive treatments. 

If your knee has degenerated because of arthritis or a ligament is torn, you may require surgery. Your surgery may involve a soft tissue repair, joint replacement, or removal of inflamed tissue. 

Don’t just ignore knee pain; it’s unlikely to go away on its own. Call Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to set up an evaluation. Alternatively, book using the online tool on this website.