Knee Pain

Knee Pain services offered in Lake Oswego, OR

Chronic knee pain affects people from all walks of life, especially older people and athletes. If you have chronic knee pain that prevents you from being active, you can find personalized solutions at Summit Orthopaedics. In addition to comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, our medical team offers nonsurgical therapies and surgery to address the root cause of knee pain. They use the latest techniques to ensure the best outcome, so you can enjoy lasting pain relief. Call the Lake Oswego, Oregon, office today to schedule a knee pain consultation or book an evaluation online.

Knee Pain Q & A

What causes knee pain?

The knee is a complex joint made up of four bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that work together so you can do activities like sitting, standing, and bending.

This large joint is responsible for bearing most of your body weight, which makes it vulnerable to degenerative diseases like arthritis and painful injuries like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and meniscal tears.

Summit Orthopaedics offers comprehensive care for conditions that trigger chronic knee pain in adults and children.

The experienced medical team offers diagnostic evaluations to identify the source of pain and design care plans to heal damaged structures in your knee joint.

When should I seek medical attention for knee pain?

Occasional knee pain from minor trauma or joint overuse is typically manageable with ice therapy, activity modification, and over-the-counter medications.

Chronic knee pain that lasts six months or longer may be a warning sign of arthritis or another condition that requires medical care. Schedule a diagnostic evaluation and imaging tests at Summit Orthopaedics if you have persistent pain that doesn’t get better with rest or pain that gets worse even with home care.

The providers use advanced imaging technology to assess the health of your knee joint. They use the results of your test to create a treatment plan to ease pain and restore the function of your knee joint.

How is knee pain treated?

Summit Orthopaedics offers nonsurgical therapies and minimally invasive surgery to address knee damage from trauma or degenerative disease. The providers focus on the least invasive treatment to restore your mobility and quality of life.

Nonsurgical therapies for knee pain may include:

Physical therapy
Heat or ice therapy
Oral medications
Corticosteroid injections

If you have severe pain, joint damage, or a tear in your tendon or other soft tissues, the team may recommend surgery. They offer laparoscopic procedures to repair or remove damaged tissues or bones.

The surgical team also specializes in partial and total knee replacement surgery to remove damaged joint structures and replace them with artificial devices. Knee replacement surgery is typically needed for severe osteoarthritis in the knee and can restore full function in the joint.

Call Summit Orthopaedics today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for chronic knee pain or book an appointment online.