Knee Pain Treatment in Louisiana
Your knees take a lot of force. They support your body weight, keep you upright and stable, and cushion every step when you walk or run. So it’s not unusual to experience knee pain at some point in life. LA Pain Doctor diagnoses the cause of knee pain and offers non-surgical treatments for patients in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA.
Request an AppointmentCommon Causes of Knee Pain
The knee is a complex joint made of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and fluid-filled sacs. Pain can come from any of these structures. Common causes include:
- Osteoarthritis, the gradual wearing down of cartilage
- Rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis
- Meniscus and ligament tears from twisting injuries or sports
- Tendinitis and bursitis from overuse
- Pain that persists after knee replacement surgery
- Pain referred from the hip or lower back, such as hip arthritis or sciatica
Symptoms That Need Attention
See a provider if you have knee pain that lasts more than a few weeks, swelling or stiffness, a grinding or popping sensation, difficulty bearing weight, a knee that locks or gives way, or pain that keeps you from walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping comfortably.
Non-Surgical Knee Pain Treatment
Your provider will examine your knee, review imaging, and pinpoint what is causing your pain. Treatment is tailored to your diagnosis and goals.
For arthritis, options include steroid joint injections to calm inflammation and Hyalgan injections to improve joint lubrication. When chronic pain continues, a genicular nerve block can confirm whether the genicular nerves are carrying your pain, followed by genicular nerve ablation for relief that can last many months. Prolotherapy may help strengthen weakened ligaments and tendons around the knee.
Exercise, weight management, and physical therapy also help protect your knees for the long term. Read about living with osteoarthritis and exercising with chronic pain, learn more about Joint Pain, and explore our knee and leg pain treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Pain Treatment
What is the most common cause of knee pain?
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic knee pain, especially in adults over 50. Injuries and overuse are also common.
When should I see a doctor for knee pain?
See a provider if knee pain lasts more than a few weeks, causes swelling, limits walking, or follows an injury.
Can knee pain be treated without surgery?
Yes. Injections, nerve treatments, prolotherapy, and therapy help many patients avoid or delay surgery.
What is genicular nerve ablation?
It uses radiofrequency energy to quiet the nerves that carry knee pain, often providing relief for many months.
Do you treat pain after knee replacement?
Yes. Genicular nerve treatments can help some patients who still have pain after knee replacement.
Can my knee pain come from my hip or back?
Yes. Hip arthritis and pinched nerves in the lower back can cause pain felt in the knee.
Where can I get knee pain treatment?
LA Pain Doctor treats knee pain at our offices in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA. Call (504) 229-4866 - Metairie Office , (504) 229-4866 - Laplace Office , (504) 229-4866 - Harvey Office , (504) 229-4866 - Hammond Office or (504) 229-4866 - Lutcher Office to schedule.
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