Knee injuries are one of the commonest injuries in our body. Anyone who has experienced knee pain knows how it affects our everyday life. Therefore, it is important to discuss the same in this article. The knee supports nearly the entire weight of the human body. Hence, it is fortunate that it is the largest joint in the body. However, there are still many common problems with the knee. Even, the minor knee injuries can substantially impact mobility.
5 Common Knee Injuries
1 Knee Strain
A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament,which connects the end of one bone with another. A strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendons.
- Stiffness of the knee
- Aching in the knee
- Pain in knee, leg, hip, and/or foot
2 Ligament Tear
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling of the knee
- Feeling of instability in the knee
- Popping sounds in the knee
3 Knee Meniscus Tear
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling of the knee
4 Tendon Injury
- Pain in the knee
- Tenderness
- Decreased ability to move the knee
- Decreased strength of the knee
5 Knee Bursitis
- Pain in the knee
- Swelling of the knee
- Redness and warmth of the knee
The causes for these and other knee problems are extremely varied. Many young people may develop knee injuries as a result of sports injuries. Also, these conditions can develop over time under normal use conditions in older adults. Physically demanding sports like basketball and football can cause athletes to tear the meniscus or the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). In fact, a common knee injury among runners is fittingly known as Runner’s Knee.
As you can see, many knee injuries and conditions share many of the same symptoms. So, self-diagnosis of knee pain can be difficult if not impossible. That’s where Dr. Abhinav Bhatnagar and his staff at Abhinav Multispeciality Hospital come in. We use the most advanced diagnostic treatments to determine the exact cause of your injury. Then work to devise the best treatment plan personalized specifically for you. Though we do perform knee surgery if it is necessary, still, the doctors exhaust all non-operative, conservative treatment options before surgery is recommended. We too value open communication between our staff and patients.
Orthopedic Trauma Summary
Abhinav Multispeciality Hospital offers a coordinated referral service for the treatment of musculoskeletal trauma and unusual or complex conditions. These types of injuries and their potential complications call for specialized, centralized care. Hence, at Abhinav Multispeciality all efforts are made to ensure it. Abhinav Hospital Health’s multidisciplinary approach combines orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, interventional radiology,etc. They have an integrated team to deliver the extensive care required for the most challenging cases. Therefore, this type of coordinated care is proven to improve outcomes and recovery speed.
Our multidisciplinary team has extensive experience in treating:
- Acute trauma and orthopedic injuries
- Nonunions and malunions of fractures
- Acute and chronic osteomyelitis
- Infected total joints
Acute Trauma
Acute trauma is damage done to the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments after an injury.Thus, these types of injuries may include:
- Extremity fractures
- Pelvic fractures
- Traumatic amputation
- Leg fractures
It is important to have your injuries assessed by an orthopedic specialist. Furthermore, he can decide the best approach for treatment. Also, it is equally important to have your care managed in an advanced facility. In addition, it should have a full range of orthopedic services. Our orthopedic nurses routinely care for patient’s post-surgery. Also, we offer much physical therapy and rehabilitative services. Post-traumatic reconstruction corrects problems such as malunions and non-unions. Also, Revision surgery is something that no patient wants but is sometimes necessary.
Infected Joints
If a joint becomes infected, the overall health of the patient becomes an immediate concern. However, not all orthopedic specialists are trained to manage and treat infected joints. At Abhinav Hospital, our orthopedic surgeons manage and treat infections. This often requires additional surgery and a course of antibiotics. It is crucial for removing bacteria from the system and maximizing overall health. Learn more about bone infection, also known as osteomyelitis.
Treatments
- Fracture stabilization
- Debridement
- Soft-tissue reconstruction
- Tissue grafting
- Microsurgery
- Bone transport, autograft, and allograft techniques
Others include
- Deformity correction
- Fusion of joints (arthrodesis)
- Complex arthrodesis after joint infection
- Bone grafting
- Removal/eradication of infection for total joint arthroplasty
- Localized and systemic antibiotic delivery
Why Abhinav Multispeciality Hospital?
Our orthopedic specialists will evaluate the patient for the most appropriate treatment. Depending on the severity of the trauma, finally, it will be decided whether surgery is necessary. In the cases of more mild injuries, your doctor may recommend splinting, rest, and pain management. The surgeons at Abhinav Hospital have routine experience with these types of surgeries. Your surgeons will review your medical history, carefully assess the injury, and examine your past medical records. Afterward, they will be able to recommend a reasonable approach that may treat the original injury.
Key Takeaway
At Abhinav Hospital, we have a renowned Surgeon who looks into orthopedic trauma treatment, Dr. Abhinav Bhatnagar. The revered doctor has completed his post-graduation from the prestigious Bangalore Medical College, Banglore after completing his M.B.B.S from Nagpur. He then completed his DNB from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, and received the Star Student of the year award in Orthopedics. He then did a fellowship in Hip & Knee replacement in Mumbai followed by Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries fellowship in Pune. Dr. Bhatnagar authored more than 10 papers in national and international journals. He has been selected for a traveling fellowship to the U.K. in Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries. He is now a full-time Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Abhinav Multispeciality Hospital, Nagpur, He is a visiting Consultant at Aditya Hospital, Ramdaspeth (9:00 am–11:00 am) & Mure Memorial Hospital, Sitabuldi (11:00 am–12:00 pm).