Top Reasons to See a Knee Specialist

Published on: November 30, 2017

One of the most common joints to become troublesome is the knee. Carry the weight of the body, twisting, bending and turning as needed, the knees take quite a bit of abuse. There are many different components that endure wear and tear in the knee; when any of these become dysfunctional, it can require treatment or surgery to regain proper function. When a chronic knee problem exists, it may require an orthopedic surgeon or knee specialist for care. Here are the top reasons to see a knee specialist.

  • Knee pain with weight bearing activities
  • Pain in the knee from an injury that persists for more than 48 hours
  • Progressively worsening knee pain or dysfunction
  • Physician refers patient to a knee specialist for treatment
  • Arthritis or generative disease affecting the knee

Knee specialists or orthopedic surgeons have many different treatment options to treat knee injuries and reduce knee pain. Not all knee issues require surgery; in some cases, physical therapy or medications can help improve the health of the knee. However, if knee surgery is needed, there are exceptional options to restore movement and reduce pain. Some surgeries are minimally invasive and require little downtime. The extent of treatment or surgery depends on the injury or problems in the joint, with many non-surgical options available.

Knee pain and dysfunction can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. If you have ongoing knee problems, you should seek the help of a knee specialist that can go over the options available for treatment. You deserve to have a life free of knee pain and enjoy the mobility for an active and healthy lifestyle, which can be possible when you have the medical help of a knee specialist.

Posted on behalf of:
Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness
2021 North Druid Hills Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(404) 325-0800

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