Assessment at The Joint Pain Clinic includes a comprehensive evaluation lasting about 45 minutes. An advanced musculoskeletal clinician performs assessments and Diagnostic Ultrasound Scans to accurately diagnose soft tissue conditions around the joints.
Treatment provided by advanced musculoskeletal clinicians includes injections in soft tissue and joints (with ultrasound guidance), and medication prescriptions as necessary.
Treatment plans may include medication prescriptions and recommendations for injections, alongside physiotherapy sessions.
It is essential to consult a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable treatment approach for knee pain.
Injection options vary for knee arthritis, depending on factors such as the severity of arthritis, location of cartilage wear, and degree of inflammation.
These options at The Joint Pain Clinic include:
Corticosteroid injections (with ultrasound guidance)
Platelet-Rich Plasma injections
Hyaluronic Acid (Gel) injections such as Durolane and Ostenil Plus
Arthrosamid injections.
The procedure is conducted by an experienced clinician.
Knee pain is a prevalent issue that affects individuals across all age groups. Injuries to the knee, such as torn ligaments, tendons, or cartilage, can result in discomfort. Knee pain may stem from conditions such as arthritis and gout.
Here are the various conditions causing knee pain that are treated at
The Joint Pain Clinic:
Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis that develops due to wear and tear or injury, leading to cartilage deterioration in weight-bearing joints.
Joint Injuries: Resulting in stiffness, swelling, and pain, joint injuries can include bursitis, tendonitis, dislocations, strains, sprains, and fractures. Injuries to knee ligaments such as the ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL, resulting in instability and pain.
Meniscal Tear: Common cartilage injury in the knee, often occurring due to sports activities involving jumping and cutting movements.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Characterised by pain around the kneecap, particularly in individuals engaged in running and jumping sports.
Hamstring Strains: Common among athletes and characterized by discomfort along the back of the leg.
IT (iliotibial) Band Syndrome: Affects runners and individuals engaged in repetitive knee-bending activities, causing outer knee pain.
Patellar Ttendonitis (Jumper’s Knee): Inflammation of the patellar tendon, leading to weakness and potential tendon tears.
Baker’s Cyst: Fluid-filled cyst behind the knee, causing discomfort worsened by knee movement.
Knee Fat Pad Impingement (Hoffa's pad): Irritation of the soft tissue beneath the kneecap, leading to knee pain.
Osgood-Schlatter and Sinding-Larson-Johansson Disease: Overuse conditions causing knee pain in developing teenagers.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Inflammatory arthritis affecting joints, including the knees.
Gout: Characterized by joint pain and swelling, particularly in the big toe, due to uric acid crystal formation.