Knee pain is a manageable condition that millions of Americans suffer from every day. Finding an Orthopaedic physician is the first step in managing your pain. There are many treatments available to patients, and a physician can help you find out what conditions may be triggering problems and making your knee pain worse. Here are three of the most common reasons patients suffer from knee pain.

Arthritis
Arthritis comes in many forms, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. Each of these diagnoses have different causes and different treatment options available. Many times osteoarthritis develops from wear and tear and older age, which causes the cartilage to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which inflames the tissues surrounding the knee. A Rheumatologist can help diagnose this disorder and rule out other conditions. Post-traumatic arthritis develops following an injury or trauma to the knee. This causes swelling of the knee and pain. An Orthopaedic physician can help diagnose your knee pain, which will lead to a treatment plan that can help your specific condition.

Torn Cartilage
Your knee has cartilage which can sometimes be damaged or torn. Often this is from an injury or trauma to the knee, and it is very common in very active individuals or athletes. This type of knee pain can be treated a variety of ways and may benefit from stem cell therapy injections. Learn about stem cell injection therapy by visiting our website here: http://lowbackpain.com/services/regenerative-medicine.asp

Ligament Injuries
You may have heard about ligament injuries in the past, mostly happening to sports players. These injuries are not exclusive to athletes, however, it can happen during any activity where the knee is involved, especially if it requires quickly switching directions or jumping. This type of injury will cause immediate pain. After any initial emergency treatments that are needed, it is important to find an orthopaedic physician who can help develop a treatment plan that will work for long-term relief.

Source:
http://www.painmanagementdr.com/blog/2014/december/understanding-common-causes-of-knee-pain.aspx