Top Knee Pain Physician: Dr. Robert Nocerini MD in Plano, TX

While knee pain affects people of all ages, it is most commonly experienced by adults, with around a quarter of adults in the United States suffering from knee pain at some point throughout their lives, and often not experiencing any knee pain until their 30s. Knee injuries and different health conditions are all possible causes for knee pain, meaning that there are a lot of possible causes leading to knee pain that any one person can experience at any point in their life. Knee pain can vary greatly in intensity, with mild acute pain often being easily treated with at-home remedies such as a cold compress and over-the-counter pain medication. However, more severe or chronic pain should be assessed by a physician to ensure that the proper care and treatment are provided to alleviate that pain.

It can be difficult to decipher whether pain anywhere in our bodies is severe enough to be considered serious and require medical attention. Here are some tips to help you figure out if your knee pain is serious:

• If you are experiencing extreme pain;
• If there is noticeable swelling on or around the affected knee;
• If you cannot put any weight on the affected knee;
• If you are unable to straighten or flex the affected knee;
• If your knee feels unstable or buckles when you walk; and
• If you notice a visible deformity forming around or on the affected knee.

Suffering from any one of these symptoms noted above means that your knee pain could be serious and should be assessed by a professional. Any knee pain is uncomfortable and quickly gets in the way of allowing you to live your life as you need to, so if you are unsure if the pain is serious, it is always recommended to have it checked out to ensure your own safety and comfort

There are some medical conditions that will lead to knee pain without you ever needing to have injured your knee recently or in the past. The most common health condition that causes knee pain is arthritis, and there are several types of arthritis that could be the culprit. These types include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and pseudogout. It is possible that knee pain could also be caused by a condition known as bursitis that causes swelling and inflammation or could be caused by an infection occurring in or around the knee. As well, many people experience knee pain due to overuse that slowly degrades their cartilage and tendons over a matter of years. There are many different causes for knee pain that have nothing to do with being injured, so it is important to have any pain checked out even if you are unaware of what could be the leading cause.

Dr. Nocerini MD has an extensive background in chronic pain and has developed a focus and passion for treating chronic knee pain with weight placed on providing long-lasting relief rather than a quick fix with unsustainable solutions. Dr. Nocerini MD is able to offer a program at Northstar Joint and Spine that specifically treats degenerative chronic knee pain, using a protease inhibitor referred to as A2M (Alpha-2-macroglobulin) to decrease inflammation and slow down further degeneration of the knee joint. This treatment is used alongside a number of other therapies that are chosen to be best suited for each individual patient to not only alleviates any pain or sensitivity they are experiencing but to also repair the knee to prevent any future pain or discomfort in the future. There is no need to suffer from chronic knee pain anymore, Dr. Robert Nocerini MD, and his highly skilled team at NorthStar Joint and Spine are ready to help you get back to living your best life. We serve patients from Plano TX, McKinney TX, Richardson TX, Frisco TX, Allen TX, Addison TX, Carrollton TX, and BEYOND!