Knee Pain

Are you experiencing problems with your knee? Perhaps an old injury is creeping up, your arthritis is kicking in or a recent accident or sports incident is causing you pain. You may not realize just how much you rely on your knees until pain strikes. There are several reasons why your knee may be bothering you — and we're here to help you figure it out.

At Penn Medicine, our orthopaedic specialists are experts in identifying the root cause of your knee pain through a thorough evaluation and advanced imaging technology. In many individuals, arthritis is the main condition that causes pain. However, there are many other types of conditions that can cause discomfort, swelling and stiffness. We evaluate and treat the full range of knee issues, so regardless of how minor or complex yours might be, you can rest assured that we have the technology and expertise to handle it.

Knee Injuries and Conditions That We Treat

We diagnose and treat the full gamut of conditions and injuries that cause knee pain, including:

• Arthritis
• Avascular necrosis
• Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
• Bursitis
• Cartilage tear
• Fractures
• Infection
• Knee deformities
• Kneecap instability
• Knee loose bodies
• Knee malalignment syndrome
• Ligament injury such as ACL tears
• Meniscus injury
• Sports-related knee injury, such as patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Trauma-related knee injury

No matter your condition, we take an evidence-based approach in determining whether a surgical or non-surgical treatment is the best way to relieve you of your pain.

Find a Knee Pain Doctor

Our knee pain team includes orthopaedic surgeons and specialists, neuro-orthopaedic surgeons and cartilage experts who work together to create personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans. This means more eyes on your case, which results in a better outcome for you.

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