Knee Pain Specialist in Illinois
Dealing with knee pain and in need of specialized care? Make your way to Suburban Orthopaedics. Our expert orthopedic team is focused on easing your discomfort and improving your mobility.
What Will an Orthopedic Clinic Do for Knee Pain?
Knee pain is a common complaint that may severely limit movement and the enjoyment of daily activities. Our knee pain specialists at Suburban Orthopaedics are qualified to identify and treat a variety of knee issues. Your knee health is a vital part of staying mobile and healthy.
What is the Most Common Reason for Knee Pain?
At Suburban Orthopaedics, we regularly see and treat the following:
- Knee ACL tear
- Knee arthritis
- Knee bursitis
- Knee cartilage injuries and lesions
- Knee contracture or stiffness
- Knee dislocation
- Knee fracture
- Knee meniscus tears
- Knee patella (knee cap) instability
- Knee sprain or strain
- Knee tendonitis
Our skilled team’s understanding of these common knee pain conditions ensures accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, aiming to relieve pain and restore normal function to your knee.
What is the Best Way to Relieve Knee Pain?
Knee pain is very common and has many different causes. How serious your knee pain is depends on the underlying problem or cause. Your knee pain may be caused by:
- Aging: Getting older can lead to degenerative changes in your knee joints and cause chronic pain. It may not be serious, but the severity of and frequency of the pain can impact your quality of life.
- Injury: Acute injuries like sprains, tears of ligaments or tendons can lead to knee pain and are caused by falls, accidents, sports injuries, or work injuries.
- Arthritis: Arthritis may be an underlying cause of your knee pain. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of arthritis can cause knee pain and inflamation.
- Meniscus Tears: Your meniscus is a C-shaped pad of cartilage in your knee that acts as a shock absorber when you walk and run. When your meniscus tears, it can cause painful grinding and swelling. Some meniscus tears may heal on their own, but over two-thirds of meniscus tears require medical intervention.
- Over Use: Repetitive motion injuries and overuse from things like cycling, running, jumping and more can cause knee pain.
If you’ve experienced any direct injury to the knee or your knee pain is persisting, getting worse, and interfering with your daily routine and quality of life, seek the opinion of an experienced orthopeadic team to help you determine your best course of action.
What is the Best Way to Relieve Knee Pain?
Initial at-home treatments can include rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, like ibuprofen. However, if knee pain persists or worsens, it’s important to seek professional help.
At Suburban Orthopaedics, we provide a variety of knee pain treatment options that are suited to the unique knee problems and needs of each patient.
For more information, give us a call or schedule an appointment online with one of our orthopedic knee specialists. We serve patients in Bartlett, IL, Elgin, IL, Schaumburg, IL, and Chicago, IL.
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