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Common Knee Conditions
Knee Pain and Knee Injuries
Dr. Balamurugan J is a senior orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Lead – Orthopedics at Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, and Founder of Dr Bala’s Ortho Clinic. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and complex trauma care. Trained in India and further specialized in the United Kingdom, he brings international standards of precision and patient-focused care to his practice.
We Treat Knee Conditions
Common Types
- Osteoarthritis – Age-related cartilage wear (most common after 40)
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis – Develops after injuries like fractures or ligament tears
- Inflammatory Arthritis – Autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
Symptoms
- Pain while walking or climbing stairs
- Morning stiffness
- Swelling around the knee
- Grinding or clicking sensation
- Bow-leg or knock-knee deformity
Treatment Options
Non-Surgical Care
- Medications
- Physiotherapy
- Weight management
- Bracing
- Injections
Joint Preservation (Younger Patients)
- Alignment correction
- Osteotomy
- Cartilage restoration
Surgical Solutions
- Partial knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
Ligament Injuries
- ACL Tear – Often caused by sudden twisting (football, cricket, badminton)
- PCL Injury – Typically from direct impact (dashboard injury)
- Collateral Ligament Injuries – Side ligament damage causing instability
Symptoms
- Knee giving way
- Swelling after injury
- Pain during twisting movements
- Difficulty returning to sports
Treatment
- Structured rehabilitation programs
- Arthroscopic ligament reconstruction
- Guided return-to-sport protocols
- Locking or catching sensation
- Pain while squatting
- Swelling
- Restricted movement
Treatment
- Physiotherapy
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair
- Meniscus preservation procedures
Younger individuals may experience knee pain due to alignment issues or cartilage damage, rather than arthritis.
- Early cartilage damage
- Malalignment (bow legs / knock knees)
- Recurrent kneecap dislocation
- Overuse injuries
Focus on preserving the natural joint through:
- Osteotomy
- Cartilage restoration
- Ligament preservation
- Biologic therapies
Goal: Delay or prevent knee replacement.
Pain in the front of the knee is especially common among young adults and athletes.
Conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Chondromalacia patella
- Recurrent patellar dislocation
- Patellar instability
Symptoms
- Pain while climbing stairs
- Discomfort after prolonged sitting
- Clicking in the front of the knee
- Feeling of kneecap slipping
Treatment
- Physiotherapy & muscle strengthening
- Taping and bracing
- Arthroscopic procedures
- Realignment surgery (if required)
- Baker’s Cyst – Fluid-filled swelling behind the knee
- Tendon Injuries – Jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis), quadriceps tendon injuries
- Knee Stiffness – Often after injury, surgery, or arthritis
- Accurate diagnosis
- Joint preservation whenever possible
- Personalized treatment plans
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Faster recovery and safe return to activity
- Persistent knee pain
- Swelling that does not reduce
- Instability or “giving way”
- Locking of the knee
- Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- Sports-related injury
Expert Knee Care in Chennai, If knee pain is affecting your daily life, early treatment can prevent long-term damage.
Dr. Balamurugan J provides comprehensive knee care with a focus on precision treatment and long-term joint health.
