- What
are the common causes of knee pain?
- Osteoarthritis (wear and tear)
- Injury to ligaments, meniscus etc
- Injury to ligaments, meniscus etc
- Osteoporosis
(Calcium deficiency)
- Osteoporosis (Calcium deficiency)
- Overuse
and Mechanical (Tendinitis etc)
- Overuse
and Mechanical (Tendinitis etc)
- Rheumatoid
Arthritis
- Rheumatoid
Arthritis
- Synovitis
(swelling of the tissues) etc.
- Synovitis
(swelling of the tissues) etc.
2.
Is my knee pain due to arthritis or
injury?
In case of history of definite injury, usually that will be
the cause. However, both can co-exist also. In severe arthritis, even a trivial
injury can increase the pain.
In case of history of definite injury, usually that will be
the cause. However, both can co-exist also. In severe arthritis, even a trivial
injury can increase the pain.
3.
When should I see an orthopaedic doctor
for knee pain?
Initially, you can apply ice pack and elevation. However, if
the pain is severe, for a long duration or you are unable to walk properly, it
is better to consult an Orthopaedician.
Initially, you can apply ice pack and elevation. However, if
the pain is severe, for a long duration or you are unable to walk properly, it
is better to consult an Orthopaedician.
4.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI for knee pain?
Most of the cases can be managed with an XRay. However, if
the Orthopaedics surgeon suspects an internal injury or XRay cannot provide the
information, then MRI will be necessary.
Most of the cases can be managed with an XRay. However, if
the Orthopaedics surgeon suspects an internal injury or XRay cannot provide the
information, then MRI will be necessary.
5.
Can knee pain go away on its own?
Trivial knee pain may go away. However, persistent pain
should not be ignored.
Trivial knee pain may go away. However, persistent pain
should not be ignored.
6.
What exercises are safe for knee pain?
Common knee exercises are generally safe. But it is better
to verify with you doctor first. You can find the link to Common Knee Exercise
videos here.
Common knee exercises are generally safe. But it is better
to verify with you doctor first. You can find the link to Common Knee Exercise
videos here.
7.
Does walking make knee pain worse?
Usually, walking on level ground will not be an issue.
Walking on an incline or uneven surfaces may create problems.
Usually, walking on level ground will not be an issue.
Walking on an incline or uneven surfaces may create problems.
8.
How can I reduce knee pain at home?
Please follow the principles of RICE.
- Rest
- Ice
pack
- Compression
- Elevation
Please follow the principles of RICE.
- Rest
- Ice
pack
- Compression
- Elevation
9.
What foods help in knee joint health?
The following foods can help
- Milk
and Dairy products
- Green
leafy vegetables
- Fish
- Berries
- Citrus
fruits etc
Avoid excessive meat, sugar, processed food etc
The following foods can help
- Milk
and Dairy products
- Green
leafy vegetables
- Fish
- Berries
- Citrus
fruits etc
Avoid excessive meat, sugar, processed food etc
10.
When is knee replacement surgery required?
Knee Replacement surgery is indicated in selected
individuals where the knee joint has suffered extensive end-satge degeneration
(confirmed by XRay) and the day to day activities of the patients are severely
hampered.
Knee Replacement surgery is indicated in selected
individuals where the knee joint has suffered extensive end-satge degeneration
(confirmed by XRay) and the day to day activities of the patients are severely
hampered.
11.
Is knee replacement safe?
Knee Replacement is generally considered a safe surgery.
Before the surgery, your doctor and the Anesthetist will do a thorough health
check up of your body and once you are medically fit, only then you will be
taken up for surgery.
Usually, the surgery is conducted under Spinal Anesthesia (
a form of localized anaesthesia involving only the lower limbs).
Knee Replacement is generally considered a safe surgery.
Before the surgery, your doctor and the Anesthetist will do a thorough health
check up of your body and once you are medically fit, only then you will be
taken up for surgery.
Usually, the surgery is conducted under Spinal Anesthesia (
a form of localized anaesthesia involving only the lower limbs).
12.
Can knee pain be treated without surgery?
Majority of the knee pain is treated without surgery.
Surgery is usually the last option.
Majority of the knee pain is treated without surgery.
Surgery is usually the last option.
13. Why does my knee make sounds?