Knee Pain
Diagnosis & Treatment in San Jose
Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD
Knee pain is incredibly common and is faced by people of all age groups, with 18 million people visiting their doctors and orthopedic surgeons every year with knee pain.
Pain in your knee joint can be quite debilitating, causing constant discomfort and stopping you from performing your daily activities like getting up from the couch, climbing the stairs, or playing sports. It might also impact on your sleep and interrupt your exercise regime, leading to you putting on weight!
Your knee joint has to deal with a lot of stress and strain. It is a “hinge” joint and must take your entire weight, while allowing you to run, jump, and turn. When you get pain in your knees, it could be due to conditions of the bone and cartilage of the joint, the muscles and tendons of your legs, or problems in the ligaments of your knee. Ligaments are especially vulnerable to sports injury and trauma, and a ruptured ligament can lead to your knee becoming unstable.
Knee Pain Symptoms
Knee pain symptoms depend on the cause, and with some serious symptoms you should book a consultation with a knee specialist before you can do any lasting damage. Symptoms often associated with knee conditions include:
- Pain in or around your knee at rest
- Pain when you bend or flex the knee
- Pain with certain activities like turning or jumping
- Popping or clicking sounds in the knee
- Difficulty moving your knee
- Your knee locking or buckling
- Bruising or swelling over the knee
- Weakness or numbness in your leg
While some knee conditions heal by themselves, others can cause lasting damage if left untreated, whether the pain has come out of the blue or from a sports injury. If you try to “walk it off” you might be causing even more damage – you may not know how serious your knee pain is!
Common causes for knee pain include:
- Knee arthritis
- Meniscus tears
- Ligament injury such as ACL tears
- Knee (prepatellar) bursitis
- Loose body
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Fractures
Dr. Pamela Mehta M.D is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Resilience Orthopedics. At our state-of-the-art facility in Los Gatos, we provide assistance to all of those suffering knee pain in the San Jose area. Book a consultation with us today.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD
The Best Orthopedic Surgeon in San Jose
Dr. Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who can help you recover from your joint condition.
We can help if you:
- Are Suffering From Pain and Mobility Issues
- Need Orthopedic Assessment and Advice
- Want Treatment From a Top Orthopedic Doctor
Knee Pain Diagnosis
When you suffer from knee pain it’s so important that you visit an orthopedic clinic to determine whether the cause of your knee pain is serious. At Resilience Orthopedics you will be seen by Dr. Pamela Mehta M.D., an expert knee surgeon. She will first ask you questions about the location of your knee pain, what makes it worse, and any associated symptoms.
Dr. Mehta will then perform a physical examination of your knee to test for swelling, joint instability, and any serious knee pain signs. Following examination, she will send you for tests including an x-ray and sometimes an MRI. Depending on the possible causes she may also request blood tests or other types of scans.
Once you’ve had your tests, Dr. Mehta will see you to explain the results and her diagnosis of your knee pain. She will give you all of the information you need about what treatments are available to give you knee pain relief, and will work with you to form a personalized treatment plan.
Knee Pain Treatment
At Resilience Orthopedics we offer concierge orthopedic care directed by Dr. Mehta. This means you will see her on every visit and you’ll have a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Our local surgical center has modern and advanced surgical options for patients suffering from all knee conditions.
Dr. Pamela Mehta is an expert knee surgeon and is able to diagnose and treat any cause of knee pain. She specializes in advanced surgical techniques for degenerative knee conditions such as arthritis, and minimally invasive surgical techniques to speed up recovery. Dr. Metha will listen to all of your concerns and will work with you to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
By choosing Dr. Mehta as your knee doctor, you can be assured that you will be offered a full range of non-surgical options and won’t be subject to any pushy sales tactics. Conservative treatment can include:
- Exercise plans
- Physical therapy
- Braces
- Crutches
- Hot or cold treatments
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Cortisone injections
- Complimentary or alternative therapies
Sometimes surgery such as knee arthroscopy is required to assess the damage in your knee and repair the cartilage, bone, and ligaments inside the knee joint. Knee arthroscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgical technique which minimizes recovery time and scarring.
Knee replacement surgery, known as knee arthroplasty, is an option when the joint is severely damaged. This advanced technique involves resurfacing the affected joint, capping the joints with metal and plastic caps, and finally replacing the knee cap.
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Further Information
Learn about the anatomy of the knee joint, including the various functions and movements.
Learn about knee surgery, including minimally invasive surgical techniques like knee arthroscopy.
Knee Conditions
Learn about different knee conditions, their symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and what treatment we can offer at Resilience Orthopedics, including:
