August 31, 2024
Is Your Knee Pain Serious? How Do You Know?
40% of Americans delay seeing medical professionals for financial reasons alone. Some also believe that they need a good reason to see a medical professional about any pain in their knee.
Knee pain can be more than just an inconvenience. It can disrupt your daily activities, making even simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs a painful challenge. But sometimes it can come and go, which means there are many cases where you may let it go unchecked. Like many others, you may not get it treated unless it’s serious, but how can you determine when it is time to be examined?
Gladiator Therapeutics can help those who suffer knee pain, both chronic and acute.
Signs of Serious Knee Pain
Knee pain can stem from a variety of causes, from minor strains to severe injuries. It’s essential to recognize when it warrants medical attention. Here are some signs that your knee pain might be serious:
- Inability to Bear Weight: If you find it impossible to put weight on your knee, it could indicate a severe injury such as a fracture or ligament tear. The pain isn’t acute or fading away, and it consistently appears whenever you use it.
- Severe Pain: Persistent pain, even when resting, is a red flag. Even if the pain is technically acute and may be caused by a recent injury, it should be seen by a medical professional. This type of pain might even suggest a more severe underlying condition like osteoarthritis or a significant injury.
- Knee Instability: If your knee buckles, clicks, or locks, it could be due to ligament injuries or cartilage damage. Both of these suggest prompt medical evaluation.
Potential Treatment Options
1. Non-Surgical Methods
For many, knee pain can be managed with non-surgical methods, but you can only know this after a diagnosis. The RICE method—Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation—is often the first way to begin healing your knee:
- Rest your knee by avoiding activities that cause it pain.
- Ice your knee for 20 minutes several times a day to reduce swelling.
- Compression with a knee brace or wrap can help control swelling and provide support.
- Elevation of your knee above heart level can minimize swelling.
2. Surgical Interventions
When non-surgical methods aren’t enough, surgical interventions may be necessary. Procedures can range from minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries to more extensive operations like total knee replacement. Each procedure aims to repair or replace damaged structures, restore function, and alleviate pain.
Surgical interventions are not always effective, and their effectiveness can be reduced if you do not properly take care of your knee during recovery. To help with recovery and treating your serious knee injury, consider Gladiator Therapeutics’ innovative knee device.
3. Introducing the Gladiator MD™ Knee Device
The Gladiator MD™ Knee Device is a revolutionary tool for knee recovery, providing inflammation and pain relief. Its benefits include:
- Aids in the Healing Minor Tears: Assists in healing minor tears of soft tissue and cartilage, potentially eliminating the need for surgery.
- Reduced Pain Medication: Reduces the need for pain medication or injections.
- Enhanced Blood Flow: Increases blood flow to tissue for optimal perfusion before and after surgery.
- Productive Rehabilitation: Allows for more productive physical rehabilitation due to less inflammation.
It helps both with general knee healing, and healing after surgical intervention.
Contact Gladiator Therapeutics For Help With Your Serious Knee Pain
Understanding the signs of serious knee pain is crucial for taking appropriate action and seeking timely medical help. Whether through non-surgical methods or surgical interventions, there are numerous ways to manage and alleviate knee pain. The Gladiator MD™ Knee Device offers a promising solution for those looking to recover quickly and comfortably.
If you’re experiencing knee pain, don’t wait—consider the options available to you and take proactive steps towards recovery. For information on our therapeutic knee devices and how they can help with your serious knee injuries, contact us today for more information.