knee pain

Knee Pain Treatment in Burbank CA

What Causes Knee Pain?

Knee pain can be caused by a variety of different factors both acute and chronic in nature. Meniscus tears, ligament injury, tendonitis, bursitis, patella syndromes, IT band syndrome, chondromalacia, cartilage damage, avascular necrosis, fractures and arthritis are some of the most common causes of knee pain.

Treatment Options

There are a variety of treatments that can be used to help relieve pain caused by knee pain. These include rest, ice, heat, anti-inflammatory medications and surgery. The patient will have to weigh the benefits and risks of each treatment option before deciding on the best course of action.

Rest will help reduce swelling and inflammation in the knee joint. In addition, it can help to improve blood flow in the area which is important for healing purposes. Ice therapy may be useful for some patients since it can provide temporary relief from pain and swelling in the knee joint. Heating pads may also be beneficial for some patients as well as physical therapy exercises that strengthen muscles around the knee joint can also be beneficial for some patients. Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation in patients with arthritis of the knee joint as well as other joints in the body. Surgery is another common treatment option which involves replacing damaged ligaments or tendons with artificial ones or removing damaged cartilage from around a joint to allow room for new cartilage growth. In addition, arthroscopic surgery can be performed on certain joints such as knees to remove loose particles of bone marrow or small pieces of bone that are causing irritation and inflammation in an area of tissue under pressure from overuse or injury which causes pain and swelling when movement occurs.

What Is The Treatment For Knee Pain?

Non-operative Options:

  • Lifestyle modifications
  • Physical Therapy and exercises to improve the strength of the surrounding knee joint
  • Assistive devices for walking
  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Injections (Corticosteroids, visco-supplementation ‘Gel injections’
  • PRP
  • Stem Cell Injections

Surgical Options Available In Burbank, Los Angeles, California

  • Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Total Joint Replacements
  • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Contact Us Today!

Contact us today at Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Institute to schedule an appointment and evaluate your knee pain. Dr. Eli Ahdoot and our specialists are waiting to share their knowledge and offer the right treatment plan for you. We serve patients in Burbank, Los Angeles and welcome patients of other areas.