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Knee Osteoarthritis

What is it?

Articular cartilage is the soft tissue that covers the ends of bones in the joints, acting as a cushion and enabling smooth motion. In knee osteoarthritis, this cartilage gradually wears down and thins, exposing the underlying bone and causing friction. This results in pain, inflammation, and stiffness. One of the most common conditions today, knee osteoarthritis can significantly limit mobility, making everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs difficult.

Symptoms

The symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can vary depending on the location and intensity of the pain, but the most common are redness and warmth to the touch, weakness or instability, clicking or grinding sounds, difficulty fully straightening the knee, joint swelling, and stiffness. In more advanced cases, the pain may become constant and severe, and deformities in the joint and bone alignment can occur, often leading to a limp and reduced ability to move normally.

Treatment

We use minimally invasive techniques, including injections into the affected structures or the nerves that supply sensation to the knee , providing effective pain relief. These treatments include:

• Intra-articular Injections: medication is administered directly into the joint to achieve targeted pain relief. These injections include:
  •  Local anesthetics and corticosteroids, which provide rapid and effective pain relief through their short-term anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
  •  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): with its remarkable anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects, PRP not only improves symptoms but also helps repair damaged tissue, and is particularly effective in treating tendinopathies.
• Radiofrequency / Rhizolysis: we use electromagnetic waves delivered through a fine needle to deactivate nerve hypersensitivity. This outpatient procedure, performed under local anesthesia, is painless and provides significant relief within 3-4 weeks, and benefits that can last up to 2 years. It is especially effective for persistent knee pain in patients who have undergone surgery or when surgery is not a viable option.

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