Common Causes of Knee Pain:

  • Ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
  • Meniscus tear or cartilage damage
  • Osteoarthritis or age-related degeneration
  • Patellar (kneecap) pain or instability
  • Overuse injuries due to sports or long-standing
  • Post-injury swelling or trauma
  • Tendinitis or bursitis

Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored:

  • Persistent knee pain or stiffness
  • Swelling around the knee joint
  • Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or bending
  • Clicking, popping, or grinding sound
  • Knee giving way or instability

How Dr. Nikhil Phade Treats Knee Pain:

  1. Detailed Clinical Examination: Identifying the root cause using medical history and movement analysis.
  2. Advanced Diagnostic Tools: X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound imaging for accurate assessment.
  3. Medications & Pain Relief: Anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and swelling control.
  4. Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: Strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises to restore joint function.
  5. Injections for Pain Relief (if needed): – Corticosteroid injections – Viscosupplementation (gel injection) – PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for cartilage healing
  6. Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy: Keyhole surgery to repair ligament or cartilage tears.
  7. Joint Preservation Techniques: To delay or avoid joint replacement in younger patients.
  8. Advanced Knee Replacement Surgery (Severe Cases): If the joint is completely worn out, Total or Partial Knee Replacement is performed for long-lasting relief.

With a patient-first approach and advanced orthopedic expertise, Dr. Nikhil Phade ensures effective diagnosis and long-term recovery from knee pain. His personalized treatment plans help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence in their daily activities.