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Knee pain

Also called ACL Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Baker's Cyst, Chondromalacia Patellae, Meniscus, Patella

Knee pain is pain in or around the knee joint, most often from wear of the joint (arthritis), an injury to a ligament or the cartilage, or strain from overuse.

Treated in Orthopaedics · Physiotherapy

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Symptoms

  • Pain when walking, climbing stairs or getting up from a chair
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting
  • Swelling around the knee
  • A grinding or clicking feeling
  • The knee giving way or locking

Causes

  • Osteoarthritis: wear of the cartilage with age
  • Ligament or meniscus tears, often from sport or a fall
  • Extra body weight, which loads the knee
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and gout
  • Weak thigh muscles

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if the knee is swollen, red or hot, if you cannot put weight on it, if it gives way or locks, or if pain has lasted more than a few weeks or keeps you awake at night.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our orthopaedic surgeons examine the knee and arrange an X-ray or MRI when needed. Most knee pain improves with medicines, weight control, exercises and physiotherapy in our physiotherapy department. When arthritis is advanced and other treatment no longer helps, knee replacement is discussed.

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Questions patients ask

Does knee pain always need surgery?

No. Most knee pain settles with medicines, physiotherapy, exercises and weight control. Surgery such as knee replacement is considered only when arthritis is advanced and daily life is limited despite other treatment.

Which exercises help knee pain?

Gentle exercises that strengthen the thigh muscles, such as straight-leg raises, help support the knee. A physiotherapist can show you exercises suited to your knee and how often to do them.

Which doctor treats knee pain at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Knee pain is treated in our Orthopaedics and Physiotherapy departments, by Dr. Abhinav Bhatnagar, Dr. Parish Bhoutkar, Dr. Shraddha Chijwani, and Dr. Ashish Ashokrao Bhange.

How do I book an appointment for knee pain?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains knee pain in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z