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ACHY KNEES

Causes & Treatments

Dealing with achy knee pain and knee discomfort?

Knees are one of the most stressed joints in the body—they are also the most complicated. Which is why people of all ages, both athletes and inactive people, are likely to experience achy, dull knee pain at some point. Let’s explore some of the most common causes of achy knee pain.

Achy Knee Pain Causes

Runners Knee (patellofemoral syndrome)

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Strain and pressure around the knee joint due to an imbalance in the muscles

Osteoarthritis

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The break down of the protective cartilage in the knee due to wear and tear or repeated injuries

Arthritis

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Painful inflammation that destroys the knee joint structure sometimes caused by autoimmune disease or hereditary factors

Treatments for Knee Discomfort

Depending on your condition, you may be able to treat your knee pain using conservative methods such as:

HOLISTIC MEDICINE

WEARING APPROPRIATE SHOES

PHYSICAL THERAPY

OVER-THE-COUNTER CREAMS

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AVOIDING STRENUOUS ACTIVITY

Surgery for Achy Knees

If the cause of your achy knees is keeping you from living an active lifestyle, surgery may be the correct course of action. Find out which common surgeries help with dull, achy knee pain.

Knee Cartilage Restoration

Arthroscopic surgery

Autologous chondrocyte  implantation (MACI)

Stem cell therapy

Osteochondal transplantation  (OAT)

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TECHNIQUES

These techniques help to rebuild the cartilage covering the knee by supplementing the existing cartilage with a graft or stimulating the bone to produce new cartilage.

Kneecap Cartilage Surgery

Microfracture

Osteochondal transplantation (OAT)

These patellofemoral cartilage restoration surgical techniques restore damaged cartilage to help the joint move normally without pain.

Autologous chondrocyte  implantation (MACI)

Stem Cell Therapy

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Knee Realignment Procedure

During a knee osteotomy, a portion of the femur or tibia is cut in order to remove or insert a wedge-shaped piece of bone. Ultimately, the leg bones are “reshaped” to relieve pressure in specific areas of the knee joint.

Typically performed arthroscopically, this surgery helps to restore normal function and relieve knee pain by replacing your meniscus with a donor meniscus.

Meniscus Transplant

Consult with Dr. Van Thiel

Without seeking appropriate medical care, joint damage can become worse until symptoms are irreversible. If you’re experiencing knee pain and discomfort, book an appointment with Dr. Van Thiel today.