Knee Care

At Midwest Orthopaedic Center, our board-certified doctors specialize in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Through injections, ablations, medications, physical and occupational therapies, minimally invasive procedures and joint replacement surgeries, we consider your symptoms, diagnose your condition and pursue the course of action that best aligns with your needs.

Most knee issues arise from injuries or flare up with age. Caused by arthritis, tendonitis and chronic inflammation, degenerative conditions lead to constant pain. While athletic injuries –– like sprains, strains and tears –– can cause you to overextend the knee and experience persistent discomfort, simple acts such as running, jogging, walking or climbing staircases can also lead to a knee injury. A visit to Midwest Orthopaedic Center may help you change course, and get you moving comfortably once again.

If your knee pain is more of a nagging discomfort rather than a debilitating issue, walking short distances might be good for you –– particularly for patients with arthritis.

Walking for 30 minutes –– at a normal pace, on a flat surface in well-supported shoes –– can foster mobility and increase cartilage volume while boosting balance and strength. Light swimming and water aerobics are also good for the knees. However, pain from sudden injuries like fractures or sprains usually require rest, icing, compression and elevation for at least two days. Regardless of your injury, any pain should prompt a checkup with your doctor.

At Midwest Orthopaedic Center or our walk-in service at Midwest Ortho First, our board-certified specialists are on hand to carefully assess whatever brings you in.

If you’re unable to put any weight on your knee or experience persistent pain around the joint, then you should seek care as soon as possible.

For serious injuries, be sure to follow the RICE method –– resting, icing, compressing and elevating your knee –– before your appointment. If necessary, consider purchasing a temporary over-the-counter knee brace from your local pharmacy or convenience store to secure your knee as you go about your day.

At Midwest Orthopaedic Center, we’ve seen it all, and we can provide next steps that improve your prospects for a pain-free future.

If your knee is fractured and requires prompt care, your doctor will recommend surgery to provide quick relief and a surer path to recovery. As for the persistent pain, degenerative bone decay and cartilage loss that can occur with age, your doctor may recommend a partial or total knee replacement. In reconstructing your knee with a prosthetic joint, your doctor –– who’s also a board-certified surgeon –– will reactivate your knee, allowing you to move about the world without anything holding you back.