Many people have knee pain, and it can develop at any age and with little warning. Teenagers and young adults may experience an injury of the soft tissues that connect to the patella. These injuries are often related to overuse, lack of warming up before intense physical activity or incorrect posture or form. Middle aged and older adults often experience more wear and tear injuries and problems with their knees. We offer treatment for all types of knee pain in Barrington.
Our orthopedic specialist takes your medical history and performs a physical exam in order to assess the location, type and intensity of knee pain that you have. You may have some imaging studies done, such as X-rays for ruling out a fracture or MRI scans in order to assess soft tissue damage or loss of cartilage. Once we know what the issue is with your knee, we can begin to treat it.
Most of our patients respond well to conservative care. This includes rest, physical therapy, ice, heat and the use of wraps, tapes or support braces. We also teach you exercises to help strengthen your knee and its supporting soft tissues. If you have an acute knee injury, you may need prompt surgery. Orthopedic surgery of the knee may also be necessary for people who do not respond to conservative treatment methods. We offer different surgical techniques that promote restoration of your range of motion and pain elimination.
When you are tired of waking up to knee pain in Barrington, contact us at Gitelis Orthopedics. We offer a thorough assessment and set up a customized treatment plan in order to eliminate your pain and promote good knee health.
