Knee pain can significantly impact daily life. Understanding its causes is crucial for finding the right treatment.
Common Causes:
* Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear of the knee joint cartilage, often due to aging, leading to pain and stiffness.
* Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune condition causing inflammation in the knee joint.
* Injuries: Ligament tears (e.g., ACL), meniscus tears, or fractures causing severe pain.
* Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons around the knee from overuse.
* Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) cushioning the knee joint.
* Avascular Necrosis: Loss of blood flow to the knee bone, causing bone tissue death and pain.
Treatment Options: These range from medications and physiotherapy to injections. In severe cases where non-surgical treatments fail, surgery becomes a viable option. Surgical options include arthroscopy and total knee replacement.
Dr. Amit Garud, an orthopedic surgeon at Garud Ortho Clinic in Kalyan West, has successfully operated on numerous knees, restoring mobility and relieving pain. If knee replacement surgery is recommended, don’t be scared or hesitant. Surgery can help you regain an active, pain-free life.
