Knee pain · Guadalajara
Knee pain: assessment and treatment in Guadalajara
Knee pain can come from cartilage wear, a meniscus or ligament injury, tendinitis or fluid inside the joint. Each cause is treated differently, so first we find out which one is yours.
Free and with no commitment, from home by video call.
- Physician and surgeon
- Free video call assessment
- Office in Providencia
Where does the pain come from?
Osteoarthritis
Cartilage wear. It usually hurts when walking, climbing stairs or after sitting for a long time.
Meniscus
Pain along the joint line, sometimes with clicking or the knee locking.
Chondromalacia
Pain around or behind the kneecap.
Tendinitis
Pain in a specific spot that gets worse with effort (patellar or pes anserine).
Fluid on the knee
Swelling from fluid inside the joint.
Ligaments
A feeling of instability after a twist or a blow.
Depending on where it hurts
- Front, around the kneecap
- Chondromalacia, patellar tendinitis or kneecap osteoarthritis.
- Inside
- Medial meniscus, osteoarthritis or pes anserine tendinitis.
- Outside
- Lateral meniscus or iliotibial band.
- Back
- Baker's cyst, meniscus or ligaments.
In the assessment we confirm the cause with an examination and, if needed, with tests.
When to book an assessment
- The pain does not go away or keeps coming back.
- It limits your walking, climbing stairs or exercise.
- The knee swells often or does not go down with rest.
- It feels like something catches or the knee gives way.
How we work
How we assess it
Besides the knee, we look at your weight, your sleep and your activity, because they affect how it recovers.
Video call assessment
We talk about where it hurts, since when and what makes it worse, and review any tests you already have. It is free.
Tests, only if needed
If something is missing, we tell you what to get: an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI, depending on what we suspect.
A plan for your knee
We explain your options and what each one costs. You decide whether to go ahead.
Follow-up
We review how you are doing and adjust the plan.
Treatment options
Every knee is different. We start with the simplest options and adjust the plan as you respond.
Adjusting activity
Relative rest and avoiding what brings on the pain, without stopping moving.
Strengthening
Exercises for the thigh and hip, with physical therapy if needed.
Weight control
Every kilo less reduces the load on the knee when walking.
Medication
For pain or inflammation, only when prescribed by a doctor.
Injections
For example hyaluronic acid or corticosteroids, in selected cases.
Surgery
When there is a mechanical injury or advanced wear that does not respond. If that is your case, we tell you and refer you to the right specialist.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my knee hurt when I climb stairs?
Climbing stairs increases the load on the kneecap and cartilage. It is common with chondromalacia and osteoarthritis. If the pain does not go away, it is worth having it assessed.
Do I need an MRI?
Not always. It is ordered when a meniscus or ligament injury is suspected, or when the X-ray and the examination do not explain the pain.
What can be done about knee wear?
It is managed over the long term, and many people control their symptoms well and stay active with exercise, weight control and other measures. In the assessment we build the plan for your knee.
Can I exercise with knee pain?
Generally yes: the right exercise helps. Choose low-impact activities and guided strength exercises, and avoid whatever brings on the pain.
Am I a candidate for treatment?
That is what your free assessment is for: we review your case and your tests (if you don't have any, we tell you which ones to get) and explain which options make sense for you.
How much does it cost?
The first assessment is free. If you decide to go ahead with a treatment, we give you the full cost before starting, with no surprises.
Do I have to come to the office for the assessment?
No. The assessment is by video call, from home. If you decide to go ahead with a treatment, it is done at the office in Providencia, Guadalajara, by appointment.
Information prepared by Dr. Belinda Martínez, physician and surgeon.
Read before your appointment
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Book your free assessment
Bring your tests and your questions. We review your case, and by the end of the call you know your options.
By video call, free and with no commitment.
Location
Office in Providencia
The free assessment is by video call. Treatments take place here, by appointment.
- Address
- Buenos Aires 2818, Providencia 4a. Secc, 44639
Guadalajara, Jalisco - Hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
By appointment only