Knee pain can come from arthritis within the joint, chronic inflammation, irritation of the genicular nerves, or persistent pain after knee replacement. Because different structures can produce similar symptoms, the right treatment begins with a careful evaluation.
We commonly help patients experiencing:
Treatment options may include:
A knee joint steroid injection may be used when inflammation within the joint is contributing to pain. PRP may be considered when appropriate based on the patient’s condition, prior treatment, and goals.
When pain signals from the genicular nerves appear to be contributing to chronic knee symptoms, a genicular nerve block may help determine whether a nerve-targeted treatment approach is appropriate.
Treatment options may include:
A genicular nerve block may be used to evaluate whether the nerves surrounding the knee are contributing to the ongoing pain. When the response is meaningful, genicular radiofrequency ablation may be considered.
Peripheral nerve stimulation may also be evaluated for patients with persistent pain that has not improved adequately with other treatments. In selected cases, spinal cord stimulation or dorsal root ganglion stimulation may be considered as part of a more advanced pain treatment plan.
Treatment options may include:
Treatment begins by identifying whether the genicular nerves appear to be contributing to the pain. A diagnostic nerve block may provide useful information before a longer-lasting procedure is considered.
Potential candidates may include patients with:
Whether peripheral nerve stimulation is appropriate depends on the patient’s diagnosis, prior treatment response, medical history, and overall pain pattern.
Your evaluation may include a physical exam, a review of your symptoms and medical history, and a discussion of whether imaging, prior records, or additional diagnostic steps are needed to better understand your condition and recommend appropriate next steps.
Not all knee pain comes from the same source. Arthritis inside the joint, genicular nerve pain, or persistent symptoms after knee replacement may require different treatment strategies.
Our approach focuses on:
You do not have to keep guessing whether your pain is coming from arthritis, the knee joint, nearby nerves, or changes following knee replacement. A focused evaluation can help clarify the cause and guide your next step.
If knee pain, stiffness, nerve symptoms, or persistent discomfort after knee replacement is interfering with your walking, sleep, exercise, or daily activities, our team can evaluate your condition and discuss available treatment options.
