Knee Doctor and Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon in Surat

• Wear and arthritis: pain on walking and stairs, morning stiffness, and swelling after activity.
• Meniscus tear: pain along the joint line, catching or locking of the knee.
• Ligament injury: a twisting injury followed by swelling and a feeling that the knee gives way.
• Kneecap problems: pain at the front of the knee that is worse on stairs, squatting or sitting for long.
• Tendon and overuse pain: pain below or above the kneecap after running, jumping or sudden increases in activity.
• Other causes: gout, infection, and referred pain from the hip or back are less common but are checked for when the picture does not fit.

Knee pain by itself does not mean surgery. The cause has to be found first, and that needs an examination and, where necessary, scans.

For many knee problems, treatment starts without an operation. Options depend on the diagnosis and may include:

• activity changes and, where needed, weight reduction to lower the load on the knee
• physiotherapy to strengthen the thigh muscles and improve movement and balance
• a walking stick or knee brace, and pain medicines as advised by the doctor
• for a flare of osteoarthritis, an injection into the knee for short-term relief in some patients

Hyaluronic acid and PRP injections are offered in Dr. Aman's practice. Hyaluronic acid is generally for older, less active patients, and PRP for more active patients with some wear and less arthritic change. The evidence is mixed and guidelines differ. If you wish to consider one, the likely benefit and its limits are discussed first.

Progress is reviewed after a few weeks. If the knee is not improving, scans or a change of plan are discussed.

Book a consultation if knee pain lasts more than a few weeks, if the knee swells repeatedly, locks or gives way, or if pain wakes you at night or limits walking. Seek urgent care for a hot, red, swollen knee with fever, a knee that cannot bear weight after injury, an obvious deformity, or calf swelling and pain.