Knee Injury
Specialist New York
Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, & Sports Medicine in New York
1 (800) 929-0849
Causes Of Knee Pain
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Bursitis
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Tendinitis -- Inflammation of the tendon with change in activities, can be related to overuse or deconditioned tissue
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Dislocation of the kneecap
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Fracture of the kneecap or other bones
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Iliotibial band syndrome -- Injury to the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
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Patellofemoral syndrome -- Pain in the front of your knee around the kneecap
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Torn ligament. -- An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, or medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury
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Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear)
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Strain or sprain
Treatment of Knee Pain
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Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid and hyaluronan injections.
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Arthroscopic reconstruction surgery.
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Partial and total knee replacements.
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Physical therapy.
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Prescription medications.
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Chiropractic knee adjustments.
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Kinesio taping.
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Bracing and casting.
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