Knee conditions

Knee Pain

General Knee Symptoms

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Knee pain can arise from injury, mechanical overload, early arthritis or soft-tissue inflammation.

Symptoms can be sharp, aching or intermittent and may affect sport, work or simple daily activities.

What?
Assessment
Treatment

Knee Pain

What are the Common causes?

  • Meniscal tears

  • Tendon irritation

  • Cartilage defects

  • Ligament injuries

  • Patellofemoral pain

  • Early arthritis

  • Bursitis

Symptoms you may notice include increasing pain, reduced mobility, difficulty trusting the knee, warmth or swelling, and in some cases a change in leg alignment.

Knee Pain

How knee pain is assessed

Assessment includes a structured clinical examination to understand the source of pain.

Imaging such as X-ray or MRI may be arranged where helpful.

Knee Pain

Treatment options

  • Physiotherapy

  • Load management

  • Medication

  • Shockwave therapy

  • Injections (steroid, hyaluronic acid, Arthrosamid)

  • Surgery

If knee pain is limiting your activities, I can help identify the cause and guide the most effective treatment pathway.

Knee Pain

FAQs

Does all knee replacement pain mean failure?

No. Many causes are treatable without major surgery.

How is loosening diagnosed?

Usually with X-rays and clinical evaluation; sometimes advanced imaging is needed.

Is revision surgery riskier?

Revision surgery is more complex but can be highly effective when carefully planned.

If you’re having persistent issues with a knee replacement, I can assess the problem, explain the likely causes and guide the most appropriate treatment options.