Knee Pain

Knee Pain

Common Complains of

Knee Pain:

1. While sitting ,walking, bending Knee pain.
2. Or going downstairs/upstairs.

3. Morning Stiffness of knee joint.

4. Knee tenderness/swelling
5. Not Able to bend Knees.

Causes:

1. Knee Osteoarthritis.
2. Menisci/Ligament Injury.
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis.
4. Bursitis.

Treatment for Knee pain:

1) Conservative Medicine.

1. Ice application.
2. Physiotherapy.

2) Interventions

PRP/Prolotherapy:

1. Intrarticular Injection in Knee Joint of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) / Dextrose.
2. Works on principle of Regenerative therapy.
3. Causes Regeneration of Collegen Fibers(Basic Structural Fibers in Knee Cartilage.)

Very much effective in reducing progress of osteoarthritis and in repairing menisci/ligament tears except in advanced Stage.

3) Radiofrequency Ablation of Genicular Nerves 

Radiofrequency Ablation of three (Superiomedial, superolateral & inferomedial) Genicular Nerves, can achieve relief in knee pain.

4) Surgery- in Advanced Cases, Surgery may be required.

Osteoarthritis of the knee (OA) is common, and the likelihood of suffering from OA increases with age. Osteoarthritis treatment must initially be non-functional and requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods. If concomitant treatment fails, surgery should be considered. Surgical treatment for knee OA includes arthroscopy, cartilage repair, te stereotomy, and knee arthroplasty. Determining which of these procedures is most appropriate depends on several factors, including location, stage of OA, coexistence on the one hand, and afflicted patients on the other. Arthroscopic levitation and degeneration are often performed, but the progression of the disease does not change. If O.A. If limited to one compartment, an inoperable knee arthroplasty or unloading os osteotomy is considered. They are recommended for the risk and limited durability of total knee replacement in young and active patients. Total arthroplasty of the knee is a common and safe method in elderly patients with advanced knee OA. This paper summarizes the current surgical treatment strategy for knee OA, focusing on the latest developments, indications, and levels of evidence