It's a wonderful thing to be able to get down on the floor to play with your children, work in your vegetable garden, or climb a hill for a better look at the sunset.
If painful knees are holding you back from enjoying life, it’s time to see an orthopedic specialist to discuss your options.
Why choose us for knee care
Our orthopedic teams have decades of experience treating all types of knee problems. When you come to us for treatment, you can expect exceptional care.
Reviewed 5/10/2022
Knee pain: True or false?
Knee pain can occur at any age as a result of disease, injury, or wear and tear. It can come on suddenly—or develop over time. Find out how much you know about knee pain.
True or false: The most common disease behind painful knees is osteoarthritis.
True. Knee pain can be caused by disease or injury. But when it's due to disease, osteoarthritis is the most common reason. Osteoarthritis occurs when the shock-absorbing cartilage between the knee's three bones wears away. It usually occurs in people who are at least 50 years old.
True or false: Being overweight has little effect on knee pain.
False. Every excess pound that you carry puts about 4 extra pounds of pressure on your knees. If you're overweight, talk to a doctor about how losing weight could help protect your knees.
True or false: Knee pain only indicates a problem if it's in the back of the knee.
False. Knee pain that occurs anywhere around the knee joint may indicate a problem. Many things can cause knee problems. Mild pain may clear up with home care, but if it's severe or long-lasting, you may need to see a doctor, who will ask about your symptoms and do a physical examination.
True or false: Riding a bicycle is bad for your knees.
False. Riding a bicycle can help prevent knee problems by strengthening the leg muscles that support the knee.
True or false: If I have knee problems, I should avoid running.
True. High-impact exercises like running are usually discouraged for people with knee problems. Swimming or walking is a safer choice. But whether you're a runner, swimmer or biker, you can take steps to help prevent knee injuries. For example, incorporate flexibility and strength programs into your exercise regimen. It's also important to avoid overtraining.
Sometimes knee pain can be treated at home with over-the-counter pain relievers and rest. If your symptoms don't improve, call your doctor.
Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Physical Therapy Association; Arthritis Foundation
- Experienced team: Our orthopedic surgeons have advanced, specialized training, which means better care and outcomes for you.
- Advanced techniques: Whenever possible, our doctors use nonsurgical treatments and physical therapy to heal knee problems. When surgery is necessary, our surgeons use innovative, proven techniques to repair tendons and ligaments and fix broken bones.
- Patient-centered care: We strive to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We'll create a personalized treatment plan for you, keeping your needs and goals in mind. Whether you want to regain movement or simply walk without pain, we'll help you get there.
- Expert physical therapy: Physical therapy is crucial to overcoming knee problems. Our compassionate doctors and physical therapists work together to create a personalized therapy plan that works for you.
Our knee services
Our orthopedic specialists treat knee pain using a variety of techniques, beginning with the most conservative, like exercise and weight loss, if needed. After careful diagnosis, they work with you to develop a personalized plan to relieve your pain.
We care for the full range of knee conditions, including arthritis, ruptured tendons and ligaments, cartilage problems, dislocations, and fractures.
Our orthopedic specialists offer a wide array of treatments, including physical therapy, orthopedic devices and injection therapies, surgical procedures, and more.
Surgical options to relieve your pain
When other treatments no longer work to relieve your knee pain, it may be time to consider surgery. Our orthopedic surgeons are experts in the latest surgical procedures, including partial knee replacement surgery, total knee replacement surgery, knee revision surgery, knee osteotomy and arthroscopic surgery.
Same-day joint replacement surgery
Offered in Janesville and Lake Geneva, this outpatient joint surgery uses a unique technique to get you home within 24 hours from the time you are admitted to the hospital. Talk to your orthopedic surgeon to see if you’re a candidate for this innovative procedure.
Total joint replacement resources
If you have been referred here by the joint replacement team to watch the total joint replacement surgery pre-op video, please see below.
Schedule an appointment
If you’re ready to relieve your knee pain, find an orthopedic specialist or call 888.396.3729.