Lower Extremity
Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, patellar tendonitis, and chronic knee pain after surgery.
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Clinical Overview
Chronic knee pain is highly prevalent, especially with osteoarthritis and prior injury. (Source to be confirmed by SCOPES Health clinical team.)
Condition Definition
The knee is the largest and one of the most mechanically complex joints. Pain can arise from cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, tendons, bursae, or post-surgical changes.
Common Causes
Common causes include osteoarthritis, meniscal injury, ligament injury, repetitive overuse syndromes, and post-operative pain syndromes.
Typical Symptoms
Symptoms may include deep aching pain, swelling, stiffness, locking/catching, instability, or activity-specific pain (stairs, squatting, running).
SCOPES Clinical Approach
Evaluation includes functional assessment and imaging to identify articular versus periarticular pain drivers. Interventions include intra-articular injections, regenerative options (PRP/BMA), trigger point care, and neuromodulation in refractory/post-surgical cases.
Recommended Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
Can knee osteoarthritis be managed without surgery?
Yes. Interventional options can significantly improve pain and function before surgery is considered.
What causes knee swelling?
Knee swelling is fluid buildup from injury, inflammation, or structural damage such as OA flare, meniscus tear, ligament injury, or bursitis.
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