This disease, which is popularly known as “calcification of the knee”; It is a painful joint disorder characterized by deterioration of the intra-articular structures of the knee, both due to age and secondary factors.
In the diagnosis and treatment of this problem, which we encounter most frequently after low back pain in our daily practice; With the knowledge and experience we have gained, we have come to a very good point by taking the help of advanced technological treatment opportunities. By revealing the damage to the cartilage and soft tissues in the knee joint after both physical examination and radiological examination; primarily pain control, rehabilitation of muscle groups that provide knee joint movements and play a role in knee fixation, biological treatment options (collagen supplements, intra-articular hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma-PRP applications, stem cell treatments), surgical correction of alignment defects We perform cartilage and meniscus interventions with closed (arthroscopic) methods, cartilage transplantation and knee prosthesis applications in cases that have reached the final stage.
Movement is life and every problem that makes movement difficult affects our general body health negatively. Unfortunately, if the knee calcification disease progresses, it negatively affects the daily life activities and reduces the mobility of the patients.
At this point, some tips to know will help you;
Knee pain that starts without any fall/hit
Pain that starts when climbing/descending stairs, especially after long walks
Rest and night pains • Stuck in the knee, locking, feeling of space
Swelling and restriction in knee movements
Restriction in activities of daily living due to knee pain
If there are any complaints such as the need to use support during movement; joint calcification disease may have started, and may even progress to the point where it may need more interventional treatments while it can be controlled with early treatment measures. The most important sign here is pain. Pain; It informs you that something is not right in the knee joint. Therefore; It should be kept in mind that the pain that lasts up to 1 week, does not go away with simple painkillers, wakes up at night and most importantly causes limitation of movement, may be knee joint calcification and an orthopedic specialist should be consulted as soon as possible.
