Macon Knee Pain
Knee Information
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and as such is also one of the most often injured. Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid while your muscles and tendons help your knee move. If any of these structures become hurt or diseased, the pain can inhibit your ability to perform even simple tasks.
While knee problems can be caused by injury or trauma, most often knee pain is the result osteoarthritis. As you age, the cartilage in your knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling. Additional injuries common to the knee are a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Torn Cartilage.
With advances in technology, most ligament and cartilage injuries can now be corrected with minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. In less severe cases, treatment may include icing, rest, pain relievers and physical therapy. To read more about your knee and potential problems, visit our Patient Education section of the website.
The only way to know the best treatment for your knee problems is to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists at Forsyth Street Orthopaedic, Rehabilitation & Surgery Centers. Start this process by filling out the form to the right or by calling 478-743-3000.