Suffering from knee pain? Consider these surgical and non-surgical treatments

Knee pain can be quite difficult especially if it chronic because it doesnt allow you to walk properly and hampers your mobility Knee pain management is substantially more challenging in the winter and can be stressful The sudden drop in barometric pressure brought on by the change in ambient temperature can occasionally cause joints to swell Pain sometimes has the power to literally bring you to your kneesWhen knee pain interferes with your daily activities its time to look into your options to make sure you can stay active While nonsurgical approaches are frequently tried as a first line of defense there are situations where knee surgery is advised or requiredHere are some of the most popular nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for knee painNonSurgical Options such asNSAIDsNonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are also commonly known as pain relievers that are typically the first step in treating knee pain NSAIDs which are both overthecounter and on prescription can lessen inflammation and block discomfort It can provide muchneeded relief while you recover or investigate other treatment choices even though this is not a longterm answerInjectionsAnother effective treatment for knee discomfort is injection therapy The injections frequently contain steroids or antiinflammatory drugs that temporarily relieve symptoms Steroid injections are quickacting medical therapy that may help prevent pain attacks Hyaluronic acid lubricants and antiinflammatory medications are frequently combined in antiinflammatory injectionsTreatment with PlateletRich Plasma PRPFor a while now this technique has become more and more popular for treating joint issues and sports injuries A patients blood is used to inject plateletrich plasma into the injured area Blood molecules called platelets are responsible for clotting and promoting healing PRP therapy temporarily inflames the area which prompts the bodys natural healing processes to work their magic and cure the painful kneeBracingA knee brace is intended to give the knee joint external stability Braces are made to strengthen the knee muscles stabilise a joint and relieve discomfort and inflammation The brace realigns the joint by applying pressure to its sides which lessens friction between the two rough bone surfaces lessens pain and improves mobilityPhysical TherapyPhysical therapy can be used as a treatment for knee pain Under the direction of a physical therapist this entails doing a range of stretches and exercises to strengthen the knee and the surrounding muscles You will engage in a variety of stretches and exercises receive massage therapy and more to promote healing build muscle increase flexibility lessen stiffness and improve mobilityLifestyle modificationsDepending on the state of your knees you might need to make some lifestyle modifications to your daily routine such as reducing your weight staying away from strenuous activities like running and engaging in lowimpact exercise to relieve stress You might also need to make dietary changes to help you deal with the painSurgical treatment options such asTotal Knee Replacement SurgeryIf nonsurgical treatments are unsuccessful for you your doctor can suggest a total knee replacement if the problem is a wornout knee joint Damaged joint components are removed and replaced with artificial components that simulate the joints future functionalityPartial Knee Replacement SurgeryThis procedure also known as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty replaces one of the three compartments of the knee These could be the patellofemoral medial and lateral areas Through this process an arthritic damaged compartment is treated while the healthy ones are spared Unicompartmental knee surgery is less intrusive and recovers more quickly than complete replacementArthroscopic proceduresA surgical and diagnostic procedure is arthroscopic surgery This operation aids in the identification and treatment of knee discomfort In order to pinpoint and intensify the source of the knee pain your doctor will inject a cameracarrying tube into the joint If repairs are required they can probably be made while the surgery is being performed Arthroscopy can be used to mend torn ligaments remove loose objects from your knee joint and remove or replace damaged cartilage particularly if it is the cause of your knee lockingOsteotomyThis less invasive method is suitable for physically active people who have uneven wear and tear from misaligned knees To restore pressure to the other side of the joint the surgeon will clip the shin or thigh bone An osteotomys main objective is to stop knee osteoarthritis from progressing further A good osteotomy may delay the need for additional surgical knee replacement proceduresDr Biren Nadkarni advised that your options for treating knee pain might be as varied as its causes Do not be reluctant to contact a trusted orthopedic surgeon to determine which one would best meet your orthopedic needsDr Biren Nadkarni Sr Consultant Orthopedic and Joint Replacement surgeon at Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Holy Family Hospital New DelhiAlso Read Layoffs Follow these 6 tips to prepare yourself for job lossThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever