Knee Pain Treatments

From playing with your kids or grandkids to the simplest activities, knee pain is more than a nuisance. When this issue becomes chronic, it affects your overall quality of life.

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. The knee is a hinge joint, and people of all ages can experience pain in one of the joint’s important structures. Whether it’s the bone, cartilage, ligaments, or tendons, any of these parts is vulnerable to various injuries or underlying medical conditions.

Your knee is a complex joint consisting of bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, protective padding, and more. While it’s strong enough to help bear the weight of your body, your knee can be vulnerable to the stress from everyday activities like bending and lifting; if you participate in sports or high-impact activities like running, the joint may be even more susceptible to tears, damage, and other pain.

While knee pain can cause a significant disruption in your everyday life, it doesn’t have to control you. With cutting-edge knee treatments from Alliance Orthopedics ranging from conservative to surgical, we can effectively diagnose and address your knee pain to help you Get Better. 

If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling in your knee, or if it feels unstable or difficult to move, then it’s time to schedule your appointment with the orthopedic specialists at Alliance Orthopedics. Our knowledgeable doctors are here to examine your knee so we can find any underlying issues and develop a treatment plan that suits your lifestyle.

Since knee pain is so common, it can be difficult to know when you should see a doctor. Avoiding activities that aggravate your knee, taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and icing the injured area can help reduce inflammation and allow your body to heal. However, if your severe knee pain persists or you can’t bear weight on it, then it’s time to set up your appointment at Alliance Orthopedics.

One of our skilled doctors will perform a thorough physical examination to understand the underlying cause of your knee pain. Our recommended treatment will depend on this diagnosis.

In many cases, we can relieve your knee pain through nonsurgical techniques, including:

• Immobilization: We use a brace to prevent your knee from moving or shifting, allowing it to heal.
• Physical therapy: Specialized exercises help restore function and strengthen the muscles that support the joint.
• Injections: In some situations, injecting medications directly into your knee may help relieve your painful symptoms.
• NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Some fractures, injuries or medical conditions require surgical intervention to restore full function to your knee. However, even in severe cases that require surgery, the prognosis for knee pain is quite good.

Surgical Treatment for Knee Pain

If conservative approaches can successfully relieve knee pain, surgical intervention may be necessary; your specialist can consult you on which procedures may be best suited for your condition. At Alliance Orthopedics, we feature state-of-the-art knee treatments, like:

• Meniscus repair
• Meniscus replacement
• Microfracture
• Patellar tendon repair
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• And more

Knee exercises, stretches, and other forms of therapy may also be recommended after your surgery; these can help to strengthen your knee and prevent further injury.

Chronic knee pain can be a debilitating condition, but it doesn’t have to sideline your entire life. At Alliance Orthopedics, we provide effective knee treatment options to help you regain control of your pain to Get Better