Knee pain is a common condition at any age. Las lesiones, la artritis, la artrosis y los espolones óseos se encuentran entre las causas comunes del dolor de rodilla. La ubicación exacta y la intensidad del dolor pueden variar según la causa.
More people with knee pain in Louisville and Southern Indiana choose Norton Orthopedic Institute for nonsurgical or surgical care than any other provider.
Las opciones de tratamiento van desde fisioterapia y medicamentos hasta reparaciones quirúrgicas y artroplastia de rodilla parcial o total. Nuestros proveedores calificados lo escucharán y usarán su experiencia para recomendar la mejor solución.
Norton Orthopedic Institute surgeons are leaders in the use of robotics that help your surgeon implant the parts of your new knee with superior precision. Placing the metal parts of the new joint and attaching them to your bone requires skill and planning to provide the best possible feel.
With advanced techniques that allow bone to grow into the new joint and precision placement, artificial knees are expected to last longer and allow a more natural feel when you pursue your favorite activities.
Seek treatment if you can’t walk or your knee feels unsteady, if you have swelling or redness, or if you have a recent injury to the knee area.
Take our hip and knee assessment to find out if it’s time to talk to one of our specialists about your joint pain. Our doctors are available for appointments to discuss the best treatment plan for you.
Un esguince de rodilla común puede responder bien al método RICE (reposo, hielo, compresión y elevación), pero algunas afecciones pueden requerir más tratamiento o, como último recurso, cirugía. Our fellowship-trained orthopedists treat knee pain at locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana without surgery. Your care team will provide a customized treatment plan that starts with conservative, nonsurgical approaches when appropriate.
Por lo general, su diagnóstico incluirá un examen de la rodilla para localizar el origen del dolor, la inflamación, la sensibilidad o los signos visibles del problema de la rodilla. Comprobar hasta dónde puede mover la pierna cómodamente también proporciona información valiosa.
Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound or MRI can provide detailed insight into your condition.
Typical nonsurgical treatments for knee pain include:
Surgery for knee pain at one of our Louisville hospitals may be an option. Preoperative and follow-up visits can take place at Norton Orthopedic Institute locations across Louisville and Southern Indiana.
Surgery is possible, especially if the joint is badly damaged or all other treatments have been considered or tried.
More patients choose Norton Orthopedic Institute for hip or knee replacements and other orthopedic procedures than any other health care provider in Louisville or Southern Indiana.
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