Physician Assistant
Comprehensive Relief from Knee Pain After an Accident
If you’re suffering from knee pain due to a car accident, work incident, or any injury, you’re not alone. Our dedicated network of physicians are here to provide the support you need to get back on your feet. Serving communities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, we offer comprehensive services to address all your knee pain needs.
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Symptoms
Understanding your knee’s intricate design is the first step to finding relief from discomfort. Your knee joint is a marvel of engineering, supporting your every step, jump, and dance move. Yet, when ligaments, cartilage, or muscles like the quadriceps and hamstrings are strained, pain can disrupt your daily activities. Common causes include:
- Ligament Injuries: ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL tears, often resulting from sports activities or sudden impacts. These injuries are common among athletes, construction workers, and individuals involved in physically demanding jobs.
- Meniscus Tears: Typically caused by quick twists and turns, common in jobs requiring sudden changes in direction, such as warehouse workers, delivery personnel, and athletes.
- Fractures: Often caused by direct trauma or falls, such as slipping on wet surfaces, falling from a ladder, or being involved in a vehicle accident. This includes conditions like hairline fractures.
- Dislocations: Resulting from sudden impacts or awkward movements, which can occur in high-contact sports, industrial accidents, or heavy lifting tasks.
- Tendonitis and Bursitis: Due to overuse or repetitive motion, frequently seen in occupations involving repetitive kneeling, climbing, or lifting, such as carpenters, electricians, and athletes.
- Osteoarthritis: Gradual wear and tear over time, exacerbated by jobs that put continuous stress on the knees, like construction work, farming, or long-term physical labor.
When to Seek Professional Knee Pain Treatment
Knowing when to seek professional help is crucial. If you experience persistent pain, significant swelling, limited range of motion, or instability in your knee, it’s time to contact a specialist. Additionally, popping or crunching sounds in the knee joint are indicators that prompt medical attention is needed.
When to Seek Medical Attention
Immediate medical care is essential for proper healing. Seek help if you experience:
- Severe pain and swelling
- Visible bone protrusion or deformity
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Inability to move the affected area
- Signs of infection such as redness, warmth, or discharge
Our Specialized Knee Pain Treatment Services
Our dedicated team of knee specialists, including Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians, Rehabilitation Specialists, and Physical Therapists, prioritize your well-being. With advanced technology and personalized care, they deliver accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
Our services include:
- Physical Therapy: Customized exercises to strengthen the knee and improve flexibility.
- Injections: Corticosteroids and other injections to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Arthroscopy and other surgical options for severe cases.
- Rehabilitation Programs: Post-treatment plans to ensure full recovery.
Convenient Locations for Knee Pain Treatment
We are dedicated to providing accessible guidance for injury care in communities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Our facilities are located across various cities and counties to ensure convenience for our patients.
