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Knee Pain & Arthritis

Pain, stiffness and swelling from a worn knee joint, a ligament injury or a torn meniscus. Most patients get better with exercise, medicines and injections, without surgery.

Pain on stairs
Morning stiffness
Swelling
Grinding knee
Quick facts
Affected area
Knee joint
Main sign
Pain on stairs
First treatment
Exercise and medicines
If needed
Injection or surgery
Overview

What causes knee pain?

In adults, the most common cause is osteoarthritis, where the cartilage that cushions the joint slowly wears away.

Knee pain can also come from ligament injuries, meniscus tears and kneecap problems.

Common signs

See a doctor soon if:

Most knee pain can be managed in clinic, but these signs need checking sooner.

Treatment

How Knee Pain is Treated

Without Surgery

Where most treatment begins.

When Surgery is Considered

From keyhole surgery to knee replacement.

Risk Factors

What makes knee pain more likely

1

Age

Cartilage naturally wears down over the years.

2

Extra body weight

Puts more load on the knee with every step.

3

Previous injury

An old ligament or meniscus injury can lead to wear.

4

Kneeling or squatting

Long periods of it put strain on the knee.

Your Plan

Getting your knee better

A typical plan for knee pain treated without surgery.

WEEKS 1–2 · SETTLE THE PAIN
WEEKS 2–8 · BUILD STRENGTH
LONG TERM · STAY ACTIVE
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

Knee pain on the stairs?
Most knees get better without surgery.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

This page is general guidance, not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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