Knee Pain Treatment
Personalized orthopedic care to identify the cause of your knee pain, relieve symptoms, and
help you move comfortably and confidently again.
Understanding Your Knee Pain
Knee pain can interfere with nearly every part of daily life, from walking and climbing stairs to exercising and participating in sports. Because the knee is a complex joint made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, pain can develop for many different reasons.
Dr. Daniel Haber provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for knee pain, with care tailored to the underlying condition, activity level, and individual goals of each patient.
What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain can develop suddenly following an injury or gradually due to repetitive stress, overuse, or changes within the joint. Determining the source of the pain is an important first step toward choosing the appropriate treatment.
Common causes of knee pain include ACL and other ligament injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, patellofemoral pain, arthritis, and sports-related or overuse injuries.
When Should You See an Orthopedic Specialist?
Occasional soreness may improve with rest, but persistent or significant knee pain should be evaluated. You should consider seeing an orthopedic specialist if pain is limiting your activities, repeatedly returning, or accompanied by swelling or instability.
Symptoms such as difficulty bearing weight, locking or catching of the knee, reduced range of motion, a feeling that the knee may give out, or significant swelling after an injury can indicate a problem that requires further evaluation.
Diagnosing the Cause of Knee Pain
Dr. Haber begins by learning about your symptoms, activity level, previous injuries, and when the pain occurs. A physical examination can help evaluate the knee's strength, stability, range of motion, and areas of tenderness.
When necessary, imaging such as X-rays or an MRI may be used to better evaluate the bones, cartilage, ligaments, meniscus, and other structures within the knee.
Nonsurgical Knee Pain Treatment
Many causes of knee pain can be treated without surgery. The appropriate approach depends on the diagnosis, severity of the condition, and your individual needs.
Treatment may include activity modification, physical therapy, medications, bracing, targeted exercises, or other nonsurgical therapies. The goal is not simply to reduce discomfort, but to address the underlying problem and restore strength and function whenever possible.
Surgical Treatment for Knee Conditions
When a significant structural injury is present or symptoms continue despite conservative treatment, surgery may be considered. Depending on the condition, minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques may be an option.
Dr. Haber works with each patient to determine whether surgery is appropriate and discusses the available treatment options, expected recovery, and goals before proceeding.
Getting Back to the Activities You Enjoy
Whether knee pain is preventing you from competing in a sport, exercising, working, or simply moving comfortably throughout the day, treatment should be centered around helping you return to the activities that matter to you.
A personalized treatment and rehabilitation plan can help restore mobility, improve strength and stability, and support a safe return to activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Knee pain can result from ligament injuries, meniscus tears, arthritis, cartilage damage, tendon problems, overuse, and a variety of sports-related injuries.
Minor soreness or overuse injuries may improve with rest and activity modification. Persistent, worsening, or recurring pain should be evaluated to determine whether an underlying injury or condition is present.
Several knee conditions can cause pain during bending, squatting, or stair climbing. An orthopedic examination can help determine which structures are contributing to your symptoms.
Not everyone with knee pain requires an MRI. Dr. Haber may recommend imaging depending on your symptoms, physical examination, injury history, and suspected diagnosis.
No. Many knee conditions respond well to nonsurgical treatment. Surgery may be considered when appropriate for the specific injury or when conservative treatments have not provided sufficient improvement.
Find Relief From Knee Pain
Get the answers you need and a personalized treatment plan designed to help you
move with greater comfort and confidence.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Daniel Haber for a comprehensive knee evaluation
and personalized treatment recommendations.
