Common Knee Disorders

Walking upstairs, exercising, and even standing for short periods of time become much more difficult if you have a knee injury or condition. kneeFortunately, Drs. Jeffrey Chase and Ahmet Sayan of Virgin Islands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in St. Thomas and St. Croix, VI, offer treatments that can relieve your painful symptoms.

 

Sprains and strains

Falls, overuse injuries, and even poorly fitting shoes can increase your risk of a knee sprain or strain. Sprains occur when the ligaments that connect the bones in your knee stretch or tear, while strains tear or stretch muscles or tendons.

 

Arthritis

Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect the knee causing swelling, pain, and deformation of the joint. Osteoarthritis is particularly common in people over 50 and occurs when the cartilage at the end of the bones begins to wear away. Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system disorder that causes your body to attack your joints. Arthritis can also occur years after a knee injury.

 

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

The ACL connects your tibia (shinbone) to your femur (thighbone) and helps keep your knee stable. It can be injured if you change direction suddenly or land awkwardly after jumping. Women and people who play tennis, basketball, volleyball, and other sports which require quick movements are at increased risk of an ACL injury.

 

Dislocations

Your knee may be moved out of its normal position if you fall or receive a blow to the knee. Dislocations are often accompanied by ligament injuries.

 

Torn meniscus

Meniscal tears affect the cartilage between your femur and tibia. Athletes who participate in sports that require sudden turns, starts, and stops are more likely to develop the tears, although aging is also a factor. In fact, you can develop a tear simply by squatting or lifting something heavy if you're older!

 

How are knee injuries treated?

Your St. Thomas and St. Croix sports medicine doctors offer a variety of treatment options for knee injuries and conditions, including braces, pain medication, corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, and surgery.

 

Need care? Give us a call!

Does knee pain keep you from doing the things that you want to do? Schedule an appointment with Drs. Jeffrey Chase and Ahmet Sayan of Virgin Islands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine by calling (340) 714-2845 for the St. Thomas, VI, office or (340) 692-5000 for the St. Croix office.

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