Knee Pain Treatment Specialist in Frisco, Mesquite, and Sunnyvale TX

It seems that people are confused about what kind of doctor they should see for knee pain. A great choice of doctor to deal with the knees is a pain management doctor. Pain Management doctors have special training and knowledge to deal with the many kinds of problems that affect the musculoskeletal system. They understand a great deal about the muscles, joints, cartilage, bones, and nerves in the body. Pain Management doctors can treat problems with the knees if it is acute or chronic and improve your quality of life. They can also help you with preventative care if you want to keep your knees working well for the long term.

There are indicators that it may be time to see a pain management doctor, especially if you have had an injury to the knee. If you are experiencing redness, tenderness, and warmth in the knee. If you have significant swelling in the knee. Severe pain or an inability to put weight on the affected leg. If you see a physical deformity or have a fever, you should see a pain management doctor.

If your pain is not associated with an incident or injury and doesn’t require a trip to the emergency room it could be because of a degenerative issue. Osteoarthritis is a common issue affecting the knees and is the result of age-related changes to the cartilage of the joints. Osteoarthritis is progressive and will get worse over time. If you are taking pain relievers more than a few times each month to deal with knee pain, you may want to see a doctor.

Seek medical help for knee pain that is accompanied by swelling, stiffness, and limited range of motion. These are indicators that a condition or injury exists. People will often ignore these signs because they think it is just part of getting older. People who are overweight think this is a normal symptom. Chronic knee pain is not normal. There are treatment solutions that can reduce or eliminate pain in the knees.

Your first meeting with a doctor will probably include a comprehensive medical evaluation, that may include diagnostic imaging (MRI and/or X-rays) and physical tests.

There are some things that you will want to bring with you to your first appointment that will make the process easier. Bring your photo ID and insurance information. Bring your medical records, as they will give the orthopedic doctor a more complete view of what may be the problem with your knee. Bring a written list of medications and any supplements you may be taking. Also, let the orthopedic doctor know about any over-the-counter medication that you are taking for pain.

It may be helpful to make a list of your concerns about your current knee problem. You will want to get good information about what may be the cause.

If your knee hurts you probably want to know why. If it is an injury or arthritis, an orthopedic doctor will help you understand what can be done to deal with the problem. Here are some questions that can you understand better what the problem is and how it can be addressed.

If you have had an injury, you should see a doctor. Some injuries will remain even after the swelling goes away and you will need to have that checked and possibly addressed. It depends on what the cause of the pain is. Pain from injuries can go away while pain from osteoarthritis is likely to remain. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. Our clinics are located in Frisco TX, Sunnyvale TX, and Mesquite TX. We serve patients from Dallas TX, Frisco TX, Mesquite TX, Sunnyvale TX, Plano TX, Garland TX, Forney TX, Cedar Hill TX, Denton TX, Balch Springs TX, and surrounding areas.