Treatment of Knee Pain
Treatment has two objectives: to reduce inflammation, and to improve the alignment between the patella and femur.
Rest: When the knee is painful and swollen, you must rest it. Avoid stair climbing, keep your leg straight while sitting, and avoid squatting. Let pain be your guide. You are aggravating the condition if you continue activities while experiencing pain. Mild discomfort or aching is not a problem, but definite pain is cause for concern.
Ice: Ice your knee-apply a plastic bag of crushed ice over a towel-for 20 minutes two or three times a day, and after any sporting activities. This reduces inflammation and pain.
Medication: Your clinician may prescribe anti-inflammatory or analgesic medication (in tablet form) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be indicated. This often can be performed with an arthroscope (an instrument that allows a clinician to see inside the joint with a light). In rare cases, repositioning of the patella by open-knee surgery is required.
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