All about knee pain

Causes of knee pain

Knee pain is a very common consultation in our clinics, and can affect people of all ages. This joint supports much of the body’s weight and is involved in almost every day-to-day movement, which makes it particularly vulnerable.

The most common causes of knee pain include include:

Traumatic or sports injuries

Sprains or ligament sprains or strains
(anterior cruciate ligament, collateral ligament…)
Meniscus tear
Patellar dislocations or subluxations
Tendinopathies
(such as patellar or quadricipital tendon)
Iliotibial band syndrome

Degenerative problems

Knee arthrosis (gonarthrosis)
Chondromalacia patellae
(wear and tear of the cartilage under the kneecap)
Meniscal degeneration in older people

Mechanical alterations

Patellar misalignment or valgus/varus of the knee
Muscle weakness or biomechanical imbalance
Poor footing or alterations in the axis of the legs

Other causes

Bursitis or bursa inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory diseases
Baker’s cyst
(accumulation of synovial fluid in the back of the knee)
Infections or systemic diseases (less frequent)

Risk factors for knee pain

Several factors increase the likelihood of developing knee pain or aggravating an existing injury. The main risk factors
risk factors
are:

Overweight or obesity
which increases the pressure on the joint
Impact sports or repetitive movements without adequate preparation
Lack of muscle strength or flexibility
Advanced age
due to natural wear and tear of the joint
Previous history of knee injury
Poor footwear or alterations of the footprint
Maintained postures or demanding physical work

At MIVI Salud we analyze not only the injury, but also these factors in order to
prevent relapses and future injuries
.

Types of knee pain

Knee osteoarthritis

When a knee is healthy, it allows the flexion of the leg, its extension and daily situations such as bending and squatting. This is possible thanks to the good function of the elements that are part of it such as the meniscus, ligaments and cartilage among others. This last one is a tissue with ideal characteristics to allow the protection function of the knee, however, unlike other types of tissues such as muscles, tendons and bones, it cannot be cured and that is why we must try to take care of it and provide the conditions for it to last for many years.

Maintaining an adequate weight, proper nutrition, performing daily activities with consistency, and maintaining an adequate physical condition will help preserve the structure of this cartilage. When the cartilage deteriorates, the bones that form part of the knee suffer impacts and wear and tear that over time generate symptoms such as pain, functional disability and diminished faculties.

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Knee pain due to tendinitis

Knee tendonitis is the degeneration of the system that allows the insertion of the muscles (the tendon) into the bones in this joint. Overuse of the muscles leads to continuous wear and tear leading to deterioration of this structure. Usually the development of these injuries is slow and can lead to partial or total tendon rupture, so it is important to act as soon as possible on the factors that lead to this deterioration.

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Meniscus pain

The menisci are pieces of cartilage that help the cushioning of loads between the bones that are part of the knee joint. In each knee we have two menisci, the medial one that is located in the internal part and the lateral one that is located in the external part of the joint. Each one is formed by three parts, which can be injured separately or as a whole. At the moment that an injury occurs it can produce a picture that produces pain, inflammation and effusion of the joint and limitation for the mobility.

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How to cure knee pain

At MIVI Salud we offer a personalized and comprehensive treatment of knee pain, with an approach that goes beyond simple relief: we look for the cause, treat the problem and prevent its recurrence.

Medical evaluation and diagnosis

Complete medical history and physical examination
Imaging tests if necessary (ultrasound, x-ray, MRI)
Functional assessment of the joint

Personalized treatments

Conservative treatment

Relative rest, control of pain and inflammation.
Analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication
Joint hygiene, postural correction and load education.

Specialized physiotherapy

Manual therapy and joint mobilizations
Guided muscle strengthening
(quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus)
Proprioception and motor control exercises
Dry needling, percutaneous electrolysis (PIE), tecartherapy and electrotherapy.
Biomechanical correction and footprint analysis

Interventional treatments

Ultrasound-guided infiltrations
(anti-inflammatory, hyaluronic acid, PRP)
Radiofrequency of geniculate nerves in advanced osteoarthritis
Nerve blocks for chronic pain control
In cases of severe structural lesions or advanced osteoarthritis, referral for arthroscopic surgery or prosthesis is always the last option.

Recover from knee pain at MIVI Salud

At MIVI Salud we help you to
recover your mobility and return to your activities without pain.
. Our medical and physiotherapy team works in a coordinated way to find the cause of your problem and give you an effective solution, without the need to resort directly to surgery.

Persistent or recurrent knee pain? We can help you.

Book your appointment with our specialists and start your recovery today.

Here begins your life without pain

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Oscar

Increíble como estaba de dolores desde que me levantaba y como estoy ahora después de una filtración. Encantado y muchísimas gracias a mivi y al dc. Duca!! Espectacular!!

Elena Trujillo Trujillo

Atendimiento excelente

Santi Gutti

Muy amable simpática y trabajadora.

Andres Navarro

Araceli Sánchez

Excelente trato desde que entras en la unidad. Desde la primera atención en el mostrador hasta la tramitación de autorizaciones a la salida.
El Dr. Duca es inigualable. Busca aliviar y solucionar los problemas con los q llegas desde el primer momento.
La atención de las enfermeras en quirófano es de 10.
Sólo tengo agradecimiento por la implicación de todos en mi caso. Siento que ya no lucho sola contra el dolor.

Xavi Guerrero

Tuve la suerte de ser atendido en la Clínica del Dolor MIVI del Hospital General de Catalunya por el Dr. Fran Duca, y no puedo estar más agradecido. MIL GRACIAS!!!

Acudí tras sufrir un ataque de ciática provocado por una hernia discal en L5-S1, y desde el primer momento el Dr. Duca me transmitió confianza, profesionalidad y una calidad humana excepcional.

Su trato cercano, su capacidad de escucha y su profundo conocimiento médico me hicieron sentir en las mejores manos. No solo me explicó con claridad mi situación, sino que me ofreció un plan de tratamiento que me devolvió la esperanza. En un momento difícil, encontré no solo a un gran médico, sino a una persona que se implica de verdad con sus pacientes.

Gracias, Fran, por tu dedicación, tu empatía y tu excelencia. Estoy convencido de que, con tu ayuda, saldré adelante. ¡Un auténtico referente en su especialidad!

Martin Fuentes

Una atención excelente y muy profesional

Maria del Carmen Jurado Cordoba

Pasar por MIVI, con el Dr. Duca, ha sido como renacer. Tras dos infiltraciones, una de ellas en zona sacroiliaca, me ha devuelto la esperanza para poder seguir viviendo con ilusión. Tras unas semanas de la infiltración he podido hacer un viaje a Roma y caminar por sus calles y todo ello sin dolor !!!! Poder dormir en un colchón extraño y no levantarme clavada de ambas caderas, wowww ha sido increíble.
Sobre el doctor Duca os puedo decir que ofrece un trato muy profesional, cercano, muy empático y humano, se ocupó de buscar la mejor solución para mí desde el primer momento, teniendo una mirada amplia sobre toda mi situación general, cosa que agradezco, ya que una mirada amplia es garantía de éxito. No obviar ningún detalle del paciente es primordial, por lo que me sentí muy acompañada, entendida y cuidada con gran profesionalidad.
El personal de quirófano, un 10.
Gracias a todo el equipo de MIVI.

Nuria Villen Medina

He sido paciente durante casi un año por una capsulitis adhesiva del hombro y la experiencia ha sido muy positiva. Tanto en organización de las sesiones, como en la atención de los fisios y médicos, y de todo el personal administrativo. En especial Fran. Muchas gracias por vuestra atención!!!