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You can injure your knee in various ways, each of which may have a different effect. This is because your knee joint is a complex structure of bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. While a swollen knee is the first sign of an injury, how it manifests itself depends on the nature of the injury. Call Redefine Healthcare injury doctor Dr. Freeman for an accurate assessment and effective knee injury treatment in New Jersey.
Knee injuries can occur as a result of increased stress on your knees as well as normal wear and tear, which means that the older you become, the more likely it is that you will injure a knee. At the same time, twisting your leg while participating in any activity, from aerobic dance to pick-up basketball, can result in a torn tendon or ligament. Knee pain usually occurs when you damage the cartilage or the knee joint.
Signs that you’ve injured your knee include:
A knee injury can occur as a result of direct trauma, wear and tear, or an awkward twist. Other conditions weaken your knee, making it more prone to injury.
The following factors may make it easier for you to sustain a knee injury:
A swollen knee is often the first sign of an injury. The knee injury doctors at the NJ center for pain management will thoroughly examine your knees during your consultation. This exam helps our specialist determine why you need treatment for a swollen knee.
Injuries that end up causing swelling in your knees include:
Since your symptoms could result from a variety of factors, your doctor will start with a medical history. You may be asked a series of questions about how the injury occurred, what symptoms you have and when they started, and what activities make you feel worse.
Your doctor may also ask you to stand and walk to analyze your gait pattern, as well as bend and straighten your leg to check the range of motion in the affected knee. Following a review of your medical history, your doctor will perform a physical exam to better determine the type of injury you have.
Some imaging tests, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, may be ordered by your doctor to assess the ligaments and cartilage within the affected knee and ensure there are no broken bones.
Treating your injured knee with the R.I.C.E. method seems to be the go-to protocol when it comes to what you should do just after sustaining an injury. The R.I.C.E. method entails:
Consult a specialist right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Your New Jersey pain relief specialist can make several treatment recommendations based on your diagnosis.
Most knee injuries are treatable with basic measures, including:
Many fractures and injuries around the knee necessitate surgery in order to fully recover limb function.
For some injuries, such as extensive ACL tears, surgery can be done arthroscopically with small incisions and miniature tools.
Fractures, on the other hand, usually warrant open surgery with a bigger incision that allows your doctor a better view of the affected structures and easier access.
Our top-rated New Jersey knee injury doctors recommends taking painkillers like ibuprofen or prescription medicine for severe pain. Physical therapy strengthens your muscles and increases the mobility of your knee joints. Our specialists may recommend surgery such as a total joint replacement for severe fractures and ligament damage, but surgery is always the last resort. Contact your best injury doctor at Redefine Healthcare for a consultation.
At Redefine Healthcare, our specialists are board-certified, highly educated, and rigorously trained in various fields, including pain management, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, and podiatry. Many of our doctors have earned the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors recognition from their peers. We prioritize listening to your concerns, identifying the root cause of your pain, and determining the most effective treatment plan to provide quick relief and prevent future conditions. With advanced non-surgical pain rehabilitation, our New Jersey centers in Union, Edison, and Paterson offer top-tier care for severe and chronic pain.

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