Knee Pain
Knee pain can result from osteoarthritis, ligament or cartilage injury, or chronic joint inflammation, often limiting walking, kneeling, and stairs. When pain persists despite rest, medication, and therapy, interventional treatments can provide lasting relief and help you stay active.
Request a consultationSymptoms of Knee Pain
- ✓Aching or sharp knee pain with activity
- ✓Stiffness, especially in the morning or after rest
- ✓Swelling around the joint
- ✓Difficulty with stairs, kneeling, or squatting
- ✓A grinding or catching sensation
What causes Knee Pain?
Osteoarthritis (cartilage wear) is the most common cause, but ligament strain, meniscus injury, bursitis, and chronic inflammation also contribute.
How Dr. Taheem treats Knee Pain
Dr. Taheem offers intra-articular knee injections, genicular nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative options such as PRP to relieve pain, improve function, and help delay or avoid knee replacement.
Related procedures: Intra-articular Knee Injection · Genicular Nerve Block · Platelet Rich Plasma & Hyaluronic Acid
Frequently asked questions
What can I do for knee arthritis besides surgery?
Intra-articular injections, genicular nerve treatments, regenerative therapies, and strengthening can relieve arthritic knee pain and often delay or avoid joint replacement.
What is a genicular nerve block?
It is an injection that targets the sensory nerves around the knee to relieve chronic pain, and a successful block can lead to longer-lasting radiofrequency treatment.
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