Knee Injury Car Accident & Work Related Knee Injury
Call (618) 235-1500 :: We regularly treat Knee Injuries from Car Accidents and Work Related Accidents. The knee is one of the most vulnerable areas of your body and often requires rehabilitation after surgery.
At Esquire Sports Medicine, we treat thousands of patients for knee pain. Whether your pain comes from a work-related injury, sports injury, or car accident, Dr. Brunkhorst takes knee injuries very seriously. Our medical team also provides post-surgery rehabilitation for all knee injuries requiring surgery.
Knee Injuries – Symptoms and Causes
Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. It may be the result of an injury, such as torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. Many medical conditions can also cause knee pain, such as arthritis, infections, and gout.
The severity and location of the knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the issue. Some common symptoms include:
- Weakness or instability
- Swelling and stiffness
- Redness and warm to the touch
- Crunching or popping noises
- Inability to straighten the knee completely
The knee is a complex joint reliant on tendons, cartilage, muscles, and ligaments to work correctly. Damage to any one of these structures can cause excruciating pain and the loss of the ability to walk. The damage to one structure in the knee will often affect the others as it attempts to compensate for the injury.
Knee Injury Diagnosis
Since there are so many different forms of a knee injury, Dr. Brunkhorst will do a thorough exam of the knee to determine the cause for your pain. A thorough examination will include an orthopedic scan, X-Ray, and possible MRI.
Treatment for a Knee Injury
Each knee injury is different, so your treatment will vary depending on the cause and severity. It will most likely focus on reducing any swelling to allow the structures of the knee a free range of movement again. Dr. Brunkhorst and his medical team may apply one of the following therapies to make your knee functional again:
- Electro Therapy – Electro pads are placed on the knee, which initiates increased circulation and decreases pain patterns.
- Ultrasound Therapy – The sound waves produced in this type of therapy will stimulate the underlying soft tissue with heat, causing the swelling to dissipate along with the pain.
- Exercise Therapy – Not only does a customized exercise program improve strength to the knee, but it will also reduce pain and help to prevent new injuries.
When dealing with a knee injury, Dr. Brunkhorst takes a whole-body approach and may also talk to you about lifestyle changes if you present certain risk factors. Our rehab center has seen knee injuries of all different types and varying degrees of severity.
Call Esquire Sports Medicine Today
If you have suffered an injury at work, in a car accident, or when playing sports, you can depend on us to successfully manage your recovery.