One of the most common complaints these days
is of knee pain. Although knee pain is unpleasant and irritating, the
good news is that it is often a treatable issue.
According to Dr. Avtar Singh, one of the best orthopaedics surgeon in Punjab, there is a set pattern to diagnose any knee pain. The process embarks upon with the focus on the medical history, where the details of the pain are sorted, such as what does the pain feels like (e.g. sharp, aching or burning), when did the pain begin (e.g. gradually or suddenly), or if there was any trauma (e.g. blow to the knee) etc.
Besides the medical history, the doctor also recommends knee joint examination and possibly asks for imaging tests in order to have an accurate diagnosis.
Once this is done, it gets easier for you and the doctor to figure out the key causes for the knee pain and an effective treatment plan is chalked out, that speeds up the knee healing process.
According to Dr. Avtar Singh, one of the best orthopaedics surgeon in Punjab, there is a set pattern to diagnose any knee pain. The process embarks upon with the focus on the medical history, where the details of the pain are sorted, such as what does the pain feels like (e.g. sharp, aching or burning), when did the pain begin (e.g. gradually or suddenly), or if there was any trauma (e.g. blow to the knee) etc.
Besides the medical history, the doctor also recommends knee joint examination and possibly asks for imaging tests in order to have an accurate diagnosis.
Once this is done, it gets easier for you and the doctor to figure out the key causes for the knee pain and an effective treatment plan is chalked out, that speeds up the knee healing process.
Causes of Knee Pain-
Osteoarthritis
This is the result of the wear and tear of
the cartilage present in the knee, and people above the age of 50 are
more prone to this problem. As the problem worsens, the pain aggravates
and at times also leads to swelling.
Dislocated Kneecap
When the knee cap slides out of its original
position, it causes sharp pain in the knee, swelling, and even stiffness
at times. In medical terms, it is called ‘patellar dislocation’.
Meniscal Tear
This happens when the injury in the knee
leads to ripped cartilage. Consequently, the harsh edges intervene in
the joints which further results in pain and swelling. However, most of
the times when people are active, they sense catching in the joint.
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IT (iliotibial) band syndrome
The iliotibial (IT) band is a type of tough
tissue that runs down from the hip to the external part of the knee.
When someone exaggerates the activity, it can lead to a burning
sensation over a period of time. This causes a peculiar pain on the
outer part of the knee. This problem is common among the runners while
descending.
Treatments for Knee Pain-
Some of the common knee pain treatment are listed below, although not every remedy works in every situation:
Self-Care Tips
Rest- Most of the times it is recommended to rest the knee joint, so as to abate the inflammation caused and to get relief from knee pain with joint pain treatment.
Icing-Apart from rest, icing is one of the tried and tested methods in lessening the knee pain. One can apply a cold gel pack or a bag of ice or frozen veggies on the affected area, to relieve it. Also, one should be cautious of not applying the ice directly to the knee and the treatment session should not be more than 15-20 minutes at a time.
Knee Support-It is believed that knee support should be recommended to an individual depending upon the diagnosis. For instance, in the cases of patellar tendonitis, supportive taping and patellar tendon straps are highly advisable to the patients. Also, there are times when the knee is unstable and to resolve this problem, a knee brace is recommended the concerned person. Similarly, in some kneecap fractures, a cast or splint is placed for a speedy recovery.
Icing-Apart from rest, icing is one of the tried and tested methods in lessening the knee pain. One can apply a cold gel pack or a bag of ice or frozen veggies on the affected area, to relieve it. Also, one should be cautious of not applying the ice directly to the knee and the treatment session should not be more than 15-20 minutes at a time.
Knee Support-It is believed that knee support should be recommended to an individual depending upon the diagnosis. For instance, in the cases of patellar tendonitis, supportive taping and patellar tendon straps are highly advisable to the patients. Also, there are times when the knee is unstable and to resolve this problem, a knee brace is recommended the concerned person. Similarly, in some kneecap fractures, a cast or splint is placed for a speedy recovery.
Physical Therapy
Dr. Avtar Singh, the best orthopedic doctor
in Amritsar considers physical therapy as the most predominant aspect
of treatment in almost every orthopedic condition. With the help of the
various activities performed under this therapy the patient’s bones’
strength increases making them regain mobility.
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A word from Dr. Avtar Singh
Treatment of any kind of knee pain is entirely
based upon the cause of that problem. Thereupon, it is very crucial to
understand the causes and symptoms of the prevailing problem before
initiating any treatment plan. If you are doubtful of your diagnosis, or
the seriousness of the problem, you should consult a knee or joint replacement surgeon before
commencing any joint pain treatment.
Many people have an issue with knee or joint pain these days, and to get relief from it, joint replacement is a solution if the medication does not work. The traditional method takes about 6 months to get completely recovered, but with the innovation of medical science, it also becomes easy to get recovered from knee pain in very little time with robotic knee replacement surgery. If you are also having an issue with knee or joint pain, contact the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Avtar Singh, who performs robotic joint replacement surgery expertly.
Many people have an issue with knee or joint pain these days, and to get relief from it, joint replacement is a solution if the medication does not work. The traditional method takes about 6 months to get completely recovered, but with the innovation of medical science, it also becomes easy to get recovered from knee pain in very little time with robotic knee replacement surgery. If you are also having an issue with knee or joint pain, contact the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Avtar Singh, who performs robotic joint replacement surgery expertly.
Originally published at http://dravtarsingh.com.
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