{"id":1140,"date":"2019-01-07T09:15:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T09:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2021-03-08T10:03:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T10:03:31","slug":"facts-knee-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1140","title":{"rendered":"A Few Facts about Knee Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not many people are aware, but our knee is the most complex joint in our body. The knee is composed of the cartilage, bones and ligament. The muscles support these elements to work smoothly without difficulty. However, the normal functioning of the knees is disturbed following an injury or pain. Now, what exactly can a knee injury lead to? The simple answer to that would be \u2013 \u201cpain\u201d. And this pain is something that ends up affecting the quality of life in a major way. Limited movement and muscle weakness are immediate consequences that need to be dealt with and you should consult a specialist.<\/p>\n<h3>Knee Injury:<\/h3>\n<p>\nRegardless of whether you are an athlete or a regularly active individual, you are vulnerable to knee injury. It must be noted that knee injuries might differ in terms of severity and other factors. For example, an athlete is more exposed to these injuries than a regular individual is. So, knee specialists should ideally have customised treatment facilities for patients with varying needs. If a particular specialist is unable to offer you bespoke solutions, you should ideally seek services of the clinics that can.<\/p>\n<h3>\nDo You Need Knee Replacement Surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>\nKnee Replacement Surgery is often a last resort when treating injuries. The most reputed clinics out there will always explore non-surgical options before finally recommending surgery. Some of the common non-surgical options are PRP therapy, physiotherapy etc. These are effective methods employed to address various conditions. If Knee Replacement Surgery emerges as the only viable treatment then your surgeon should ensure that you have access to the best state-of-the art facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the most <a href=\"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/specialist\/knee-clinic-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">common knee conditions<\/a> affecting people in the UK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cartilage Injuries\n<\/li>\n<li>Sports Injuries\n<\/li>\n<li>Overuse Symptoms\n<\/li>\n<li>Knee Fractures\n<\/li>\n<li>Knee Arthritis\n<\/li>\n<li>Patellar Dislocations and Disorders\n<\/li>\n<li>Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries\n<\/li>\n<li>Wear and Osteolysis\n<\/li>\n<li>Meniscal Tears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\nRemember!<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\nMake sure you are actually reaching out to <a href=\"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/specialist\/knee-clinic-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knee clinics, Lodnon<\/a> that have earned a good reputation in this field. A lot depends upon their experience and expertise. It is a good sign if you find a clinic that has earned consistent client endorsements. Make sure you are reading up reviews and ratings and then reaching a decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not many people are aware, but our knee is the most complex joint in our body. The knee is composed of the cartilage, bones and ligament. The muscles support these elements to work smoothly without difficulty. However, the normal functioning of the knees is disturbed following an injury or pain. 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