Knee and Joint Pain Care in Sandy Springs, GA
Knee pain can follow an injury or develop gradually, and the cause matters when choosing care. At our Sandy Springs office, a consultation can help you discuss pain, swelling, stiffness, and how your knee affects walking or stairs. No injection or treatment can guarantee pain relief or prevent surgery.
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What to Discuss About Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is one possible cause of knee pain, but symptoms can have other causes too. A clinician may use your history and examination to decide whether imaging or other tests are useful. Be ready to describe how your symptoms affect daily activities and what you have already tried.
- When pain began and whether there was an injury
- Swelling, stiffness, locking, or a feeling that the knee gives way
- Difficulty with walking, stairs, work, or exercise
- Prior imaging, medications, injections, or rehabilitation
Depending on the diagnosis, options to discuss may include exercise or physical therapy, medication, weight management when relevant, injections, or referral for another opinion. Ask how each option fits your diagnosis and what benefits, risks, and costs to expect. The NIAMS osteoarthritis guide explains how knee osteoarthritis is evaluated and treated.
Questions About Knee Injections
If an injection is suggested, ask what it contains, why it is being considered for your diagnosis, how long any benefit might last, and what alternatives exist. Research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) varies by condition. For stem cell injections, the FDA states that regenerative medicine therapies have not been approved for orthopedic conditions, including knee osteoarthritis.
Read the FDA's patient information on regenerative medicine.
Discuss Your Knee or Joint Pain
Contact our Sandy Springs office to ask about evaluation and care options for your symptoms.