Of all the joints in the body, the knees are the ones that most people
will have a complication with at some point in their lives. While people
with labor intensive jobs and athletic hobbies are more susceptible to
knee pains, the natural wear and tear on the joint could be cause for
anyone to seek medical treatment when a complication occurs.
At Baxter Regional Medical Center, we consider surgery to be a last resort
for treating joint pains. We help our patients explore less-invasive treatments
and prescribe the method they feel most comfortable with and will be most
effective at treating their pain. When surgery is required to treat your
condition, you can trust our crack team of orthopedists to take every
measure necessary for your safety and health.
Baxter County Joint Care
When to See a Doctor
Knee pain can be caused by any number of things. While many joint pains
will fade without any intervention, certain conditions only worsen over
time and it is in your best interests to have a doctor examine the area
so they can begin an appropriate treatment in the early stages if necessary.
You should always speak to a doctor about knee problems, especially if
they involve:
An injury
Wear and tear from athletic activity
Torn ligaments
Torn cartilage
Arthritis
Obesity
Pain that lasts for more than a week
Pain that has only gotten worse with time
To learn more about the knee pain treatments and procedures available at
Baxter Regional, watch the videos below. Here you will find detailed information
about our orthopedic procedures. Learning more about the knee and pain
treatments can be a great source of relief if you are anticipating joint surgery.
