During a jog, while sitting for long periods, or resting after a hike, knee pain can strike at any time and at any age, for a wide variety of reasons. Symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and instability are diverse and require dedicated expertise.
At the Knee Center of Clinique de Montchoisi, our specialists manage all types of knee conditions, whether traumatic, degenerative, or sports-related, using a comprehensive treatment spectrum ranging from conservative options (medications, injections, physiotherapy) to orthopedic surgeries (arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, prosthesis implantation, etc.).
Issues & Symptoms:
The most frequent complaints and symptoms related to knee pain include the following, with severity and frequency varying from case to case:
Pain: Ranges from mild discomfort to sharp, intense pain.
Swelling & Redness: The knee may become swollen and discolored due to inflammation, fluid buildup, or injury
Stiffness: Limited range of motion; bending and stretching can be difficult.
Grinding or Crepitus: Sensations of grating, popping, or friction when moving, often indicating cartilage or meniscal issues.
Instability: A feeling of the knee giving way or weakness, often due to ligament damage or joint imbalance.
Degeneration of the cartilage in the shoulder joint, causing pain and stiffness. Initial treatment is medical (pain relievers, physical therapy), but a prosthesis may be considered in cases of advanced osteoarthritis.
A common sports-related injury causing instability and functional limitations. Management includes intensive rehabilitation or surgical reconstruction.
Tears or wear of the meniscus/cartilage causing pain, locking, or instability. Treatment may be arthroscopic (meniscectomy or repair) or conservative.
Joint imbalance linked to previous dislocations, sprains, or ligament ruptures. Treatment options include rehabilitation, ligament surgery, or stabilizing procedures.
Fractures of the tibial, femoral, or patellar ends. Treatment depends on severity: immobilization, reduction, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Pain at the front of the knee due to patella or retropatellar cartilage issues. Possible treatments: physical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.
Osteoarthritis secondary to old knee injuries. A personalized approach combines medications, physiotherapy, and surgery if required.
Clinique de Montchoisi
Chemin des Allinges 10
1006 Lausanne
