Causes of knee pain can stem from a variety of issues, including overuse, trauma, and general physical development. At Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics in Cary, NC, we specialize in several different types of knee pain:

 

• ARTHRITIS KNEE PAIN

• POST-SURGICAL KNEE PAIN (REPLACEMENT, ARTHROSCOPY)

• MENSICUS TEARS

• "RUNNER'S KNEE"

• ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL TEARS - NONSURGICAL TREATMENT

• TENDONITIS (QUAD AND PATELLAR)

• BAKER'S CYSTS

• KNEE INJURIES (SPRAINS/STRAINS/FRACTURES)

• OSGOOD-SCHLATTER'S DISEASE

• PLICA SYNDROME

• ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME

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Our doctors strive to help patients avoid or delay surgery using cutting-edge nonsurgical treatments in our state-of-the-art clinic in Cary, NC.

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HOW WE DIAGNOSE YOUR KNEE PAIN

Physical Examination: Your evaluation begins with a thorough physical examination to assess your knee’s range of motion, stability, strength, alignment, and areas of tenderness. This helps Dr. Knox identify potential sources of pain and determine whether additional diagnostic testing is needed. Understanding your symptoms, daily activities, previous injuries, medical history, and goals is an important part of your evaluation. Dr. Knox considers the full picture to determine what may be causing your knee pain, and then works with you to develop an appropriate plan.

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X-rays: X-rays provide detailed images of the bones and can help identify arthritis, fractures, alignment issues, or other structural changes that may be contributing to your knee pain. Dr. Knox reviews the images alongside your symptoms and examination findings to better understand the underlying cause. We do not send patients out for X-rays, as we provide them in our clinic in Cary, NC, for your convenience.

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Ultrasound: Ultrasound may be used to evaluate the soft tissues around the knee, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and areas of inflammation. Because ultrasound provides real-time imaging, it can also help Dr. Knox assess certain structures while the knee is moving.