best Knee treatment in chennai
KNEE
Knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most complex and important joints of our body. The knee joint joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and a smaller bone (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) joint. Tendons connect the knee bones to the leg muscles that enable movement of the knee joint and ligaments join the knee bones to provide stability. Two semicircular cartilages called menisci located between the femur and tibia function act as shock absorbers during flexion, movement and load bearing. Multiple fluid sacs called bursae, act as lubricants to help the knee move smoothly. It plays an essential role in facilitating movement and carrying our body weight. It is one of the most stressed joints and vulnerable to injury.
Being the most vital joint for movement, it is important to address any knee discomfort or pain immediately and most common problems can be rectified through simple treatments, if attended early.
This is mostly the first level of treatment your doctor would recommend that provides symptomatic relief and slows down the progression of the condition to avoid or delay surgical intervention.
Treatment options include exercise, weight loss, physiotherapy, lifestyle modifications & some medication. This approach helps in alleviating symptoms and restoring function without complex procedures.
When conservative treatment doesn’t provide enough relief, injecting medications into your knee is the next alternate solution to support the conservative treatment.
Knee injections can be effective in relieving pain and decreasing inflammation, possibly for several months or sometimes even longer.
Cartilage is the cushion padding in your knee that allows the bones to glide at the joints. The meniscus is one such cartilage that forms a shock absorber between the thigh and shin bone. Cartilage and meniscus tissues lack blood vessels and nerve endings , hence they are difficult to repair once they are injured or damaged. Damaged or worn-out cartilages due to ageing or excessive usage can limit your movement range and/or cause considerable pain. Hence these cartilages need to be repaired through surgical intervention or through simple arthroscopic procedures to help better functionality of the joint and also reduced pain during movement
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that enables the doctor to look into your knee without making a large incision in your knee. The procedure is performed by inserting a tiny camera to view inside your knee joint. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and a few small surgical instruments into your knee for minor surgical procedures that may be required. Arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee Problems such as meniscus & cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, treatment of patella, removal of any loose particles inside the knee etcs., Since the procedure is minimally invasive it helps in less pain and faster recovery to perform normal activities.
Ligament Reconstruction
Ligaments are fibrous structures often found at the joints, where they connect bones with other bones.
- These ligaments provide support to the joints and limit the range of movement , to prevent the excessive movement or twisting that can lead to joint dislocation.
- Excessive stretching or tearing of ligaments due to extreme force or injuries can make the joints unstable and limit the movement.
- Ligaments can be repaired and reconstructed using healthy tendons from other parts of the body in most cases or from a donor if required.
- Ligament reconstruction can help the joint regain its stability, motion and reduce pain enabling normal activity.
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure where your knee joint is partially or fully replaced using artificial metal and plastic implants to restore mobility and function of your knee.
Knee replacement surgery is recommended by your doctor when other non-surgical treatments are no longer helpful or incase of severe deformity or wear and tear of your knee joint due to conditions such as osteoarthritis, degeneration or injury.
Knee replacement is a safe and effective surgery that can help to relieve pain, restore knee function & mobility. Most importantly knee replacement can help a better quality of life and resume normal activities and can last at least 15 to 20 years.
Why choose iROS?
iROS Ortho Center is a multidisciplinary orthopedic center offering non-surgical and surgical treatment options including orthobiologics, physiotherapy or surgery to treat a wide range of joint pain indications.
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