Knee Pain Treatment in NYC | Knee Pain Doctors Specialists

Chronic or sudden knee pain can result in severe complications if you don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Sharp or burning pain in the back, inside, or outside your knee can occur due to various causes during everyday activities like bending, running, squatting, and cycling, ultimately decreasing your quality of life.

Don’t let severe knee pain prevent you from doing the things you enjoy. Instead, visit the best New York knee pain doctors for effective knee pain treatment. Our facility has the most advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and offers the latest therapies like PRP injections, custom-tailored exercise programs, taping of the kneecap, and arthroscopic surgery.

Knee pain is a common problem among people of all ages. Knee pain can be due to a sports injury, a work-related injury, or an existing medical condition. The knee is comprised of many intricate parts including cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and fluid. The injury or irritation of even one can lead to relentless pain and even limit physical activity.

What Causes Knee Pain?
The knees are complex injury-prone joints made out of many moving parts that can stretch out, fully rupture, be worn, aggravated, or partially torn. As we age, the stress of daily movements and activities may be enough to produce fatigue and pain in the knees. If you start to experience pain while performing a routine task, you should be aware of the following causes:

Fractures typically lead to swelling, inability to move the joint, and sharp pain. In most cases, the tibial plateau gets fractured, involving the shinbone and the kneecap. Distal femoral fractures might also include the kneecap and cause similar symptoms. A fractured kneecap can lead to swelling and intense pain. Fractures that involve these types of bones can occur due to simple falls or traumatic injuries.

Tendinitis is a joint condition that causes inflammation and swelling. It typically occurs due to repetitive movements such as running and walking. The tendon’s function is to connect the joints to the bones. Tendinitis of the knee is common, and it leads to swelling, tightness, and a dull ache. Some patients are unable to move the affected joint.

Runner‘s knee is a condition that causes pain and starts around or behind the knee cap. It typically affects active adults. A dull or throbbing pain behind the knee pack is among the common symptoms. These symptoms are especially common where the knee meets the femur or the thigh bone.

Torn ligament is also a reason behind knee pain. Commonly injured ligaments in the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament. It is common that these ligaments get torn, especially in those who are highly active. The damaged area will swell and cause severe pain. You might not be able to move the affected joint without using a brace.

Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that can result in severe knee pain. It’s prevalent in the elderly and affects athletes and individuals who work in trades like construction, which constantly require repetitive movements. Osteoarthritis causes knee pain, inflammation, and tenderness. Most cases of osteoarthritis begin with minor pain that gradually worsens and becomes severe. While osteoarthritis may affect only one knee, it is possible for it to damage both.

Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, which are fluid-filled sacs located between joints. Bursitis in the knee joint can cause acute pain and swelling. It can affect either one or both of the knees. Bursitis symptoms often exacerbate when the patient repeatedly bends the knees.

Injured meniscus in the knee can lead to immediate and sharp pain. A torn meniscus can also cause swelling and make your knee seem as if it is locked in place. The injury itself will produce a popping sound and is typically a result of forcibly twisting the knee.

Gout is a condition that results from uric acid buildup. When the acid collects in the knees, it can cause intense pain and swelling. It might also collect in the feet and is common in postmenopausal women and middle-aged men. Gout symptoms continue for a few days, may subside, recur again.

Infectious arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by an infected fluid surrounding the joints. Failure to address this disease can result in the fluid becoming septic, requiring immediate medical intervention. Infectious arthritis causes sudden pain in only one knee. Some factors, such as arthritis, gout, or a weakened immune system, increase the likelihood of developing infectious arthritis.

Depending on the cause of your pain, our knee pain doctor in NYC will determine which state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive pain management techniques are necessary to alleviate your symptoms and return you to a healthy and pain-free life.

What are Common Knee Conditions and Knee Injuries?
There are various types of knee conditions and knee injuries that our Manhattan knee pain doctors specialists see at New York Pain Care. The most common knee conditions and knee injuries include:

Meniscus Tears: A meniscus tear occurs when there is damage to the meniscus, which cushions the knee joint. Common Meniscus Tear causes are sprains and strains from physical activity or a sports injury.

Ligament Tears: The most common Ligament tears include ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) MCL injury common causes include twisting or getting a hit to the side of the knee. ACL injury common causes include landing incorrectly or a direct contact injury.

Kneecap (Patella) Fracture: A Patella Fracture is when there is a broken bone surrounding the patella. Patella fracture common causes include sports injuries and trauma.

Knee Bursitis: Bursitis of the knee occurs when there is inflammation of the bursa, or fluid sac that cushions the different parts of the knee. Knee Bursitis can be painful and cause swelling and redness. Knee bursitis’s common causes include sports injuries, trauma, infection, or conditions such as arthritis.

Knee Tendonitis: Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons in the knee and can cause symptoms such as pain and loss of motion. Tendonitis’s common causes include sports injuries, trauma or activities that involve repetitive motions.

Knee Arthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of knee arthritis and involves the progressing degeneration of cartilage in the knee. Common symptoms of Knee Arthritis include pain, stiffening, weakness and loss of physical activity.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome:  Iliotibial band is a flexible connective tissue located on the outer thigh and knee that can become painful and swollen. Common Iliotibial Band Syndrome causes include weak hip muscles and improper stretching before exercise.

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