Knee Health
See an orthopaedic doctor if knee pain lasts more than two weeks, follows a twist or fall, causes swelling or giving way, or stops you walking, climbing stairs or sleeping normally.
Knee pain is common. Not every ache needs a scan. Persistent pain, an injury you felt, or a knee that no longer feels trustworthy does need a proper look.
People describe a dull ache after sitting, sharp pain on stairs, swelling by evening, or a sudden pop during sport. These are different problems. The timeline and the mechanism of injury matter more than the word you found online.
After sport: ligament sprain, meniscus injury or bone bruise. After years of use: early or established arthritis. After a fall: fracture or cartilage injury. None of these can be confirmed from a description alone.
Book a visit if pain lasts beyond two weeks, the knee locks or gives way, swelling appears after an injury, or you cannot bear weight. Go to emergency care for an open wound, obvious deformity, or a cold, numb foot.
A first visit usually includes history and examination. X-rays or MRI are used when they will change the plan. Many people start with activity changes and physiotherapy. Surgery is discussed only when a structural injury is unlikely to recover well without it.
If you can take weight without the knee collapsing, short walks are often reasonable. If you cannot bear weight after an injury, get assessed before you push through.
Not always. Examination decides whether an MRI will add information. Bring any scan you already have.
Consultation
Book an orthopaedic consultation in Mira Road if the problem is not settling.