Knee pain can be a frustrating and debilitating condition that affects your ability to perform daily activities. At Gulf Coast Pain and Spine, our experienced pain management physicians offer a range of treatments for various conditions that cause knee pain. In this article, we’ll discuss the top 15 conditions treated by our team of experts.
- Osteoarthritis. Causes: Wear and tear, age, obesity Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis. Causes: Autoimmune disease Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation
- Meniscus Tear. Causes: Injury, overuse Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, stiffness, clicking or popping sensation Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, arthroscopy, knee replacement surgery
- Ligament Injuries. Causes: Injury, overuse Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, instability, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, bracing, arthroscopy
- Patellar Tendinitis. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, tenderness Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee immobilization, knee sleeves
- Chondromalacia Patella. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Knee pain, stiffness, tenderness, grinding or popping sensation Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee immobilization, knee sleeves
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Causes: Overuse, injury, anatomical abnormalities Symptoms: Knee pain, tenderness, instability Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee immobilization, knee sleeves
- Gout. Causes: Buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, tenderness, redness Treatments: Pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy
- Baker’s Cyst. Causes: Inflammation, injury, underlying conditions Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, stiffness Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, aspiration, surgery
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Causes: Overuse, injury, growth spurts Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, tenderness below the kneecap Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee immobilization
- Osteochondritis Dissecans. Causes: Injury, overuse Symptoms: Knee pain, stiffness, locking, clicking or popping sensation Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, arthroscopy, knee replacement surgery
- Patellar Dislocation. Causes: Injury, anatomical abnormalities Symptoms: Knee pain, instability, swelling Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee immobilization, arthroscopy, surgery
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Causes: Overuse, injury Symptoms: Knee pain, tenderness on the outside of the knee Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee sleeves
- Osteonecrosis. Causes: Injury, steroid use, alcohol abuse Symptoms: Knee pain, stiffness, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, PRP therapy, nerve blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation, surgery
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis. Causes: Injury Symptoms: Knee pain, stiffness, limited range of motion Treatments: Physical therapy, pain medications, corticosteroid injections, PRP therapy, knee replacement surgery
At Gulf Coast Pain and Spine, our pain management physicians specialize in treating various conditions that cause knee pain, from osteoarthritis to ligament injuries. Our team offers a range of treatments, including interventional pain procedures like peripheral nerve stimulation and nerve blocks, as well as PRP therapy when appropriate. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your journey towards a pain-free life.