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Arthritis, stiffness or pain on the stairs — we treat knee pain in our office with targeted injections and therapy, so you can walk, kneel and stay active without rushing into a knee replacement.
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We’ll call within 1 business day to find you the soonest appointment.
Does this sound familiar?
If two or more of these apply to you, a pain physician can help find the cause — and treat it without surgery.
Common causes
Cartilage wears thin, causing aching, stiffness and pain that’s worse with activity.
Damage to the knee’s cushioning cartilage, often with catching or swelling.
Pain around or behind the kneecap, common with stairs, squatting and running.
Inflamed fluid sacs around the knee that cause swelling and tenderness.
Irritated tendons around the kneecap from overuse or jumping sports.
Past injuries that leave the knee painful or unstable years later.
Ongoing pain after a scope or replacement that hasn’t settled.
Your physician will pinpoint the cause at your first visit.
Treatment options
Your physician recommends the right option after an exam. Many patients pair a procedure with physical therapy for longer-lasting results.
Adds a lubricating gel (hyaluronic acid) to an arthritic knee to cushion the joint and ease stiffness. Often given as one injection or a short series.
Takes
About 15 minutes per visit
Downtime
Avoid strenuous activity for about 48 hours
A guided anti-inflammatory injection into the knee or a nearby bursa to calm a painful flare so you can move and do therapy comfortably.
Takes
10–20 minutes
Downtime
Usually back to normal activity the same or next day
Quiets the small nerves that carry pain from an arthritic knee. An option for long-standing arthritis pain, including for people not ready for replacement.
Takes
30–60 minutes
Downtime
Mild soreness for a few days
Numbing and anti-inflammatory medicine around a specific irritated nerve to interrupt pain signals in the knee and leg.
Takes
15–30 minutes
Downtime
Usually back to normal activity the next day
We find the source first
Guessing leads to treatment that doesn’t work. We use in-office diagnostics so your plan is aimed at the real cause from day one.
Shows joint space, arthritis and bone changes — done on site.
Real-time imaging of tendons, fluid and soft tissue, and to guide injections precisely.
Strength, range-of-motion and stability tests that pinpoint the painful structure.
Checks whether a nerve problem is adding to your joint pain.
Non-surgical first
The usual path
With us
When to get help
These can be signs of a serious problem that needs emergency care.
Your physician
Interventional Pain Physician · [Board certification — confirm with client]
Most major plans accepted, with a free benefits check before your visit.
* We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Patient reviews
4.8 ★★★★★
143 Google reviews
FAQ
Our team is happy to walk you through your options.
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Many people with knee arthritis manage well for years with injections, physical therapy and activity changes. We focus on non-surgical care first and will tell you honestly if a surgical opinion makes sense.
Knee gel injections (viscosupplementation) add hyaluronic acid, a natural lubricant, to an arthritic knee to cushion the joint. Depending on the product, it’s one injection or a short series.
It varies by treatment and by person. Many patients get relief for several months, and treatments can be repeated when needed.
They work differently. A steroid injection calms an inflamed flare quickly, while gel injections aim to cushion the joint over time. Your physician will recommend the best fit after your exam.
No. We can take X-rays in the office if they’re needed. If you have recent X-ray or MRI reports, please bring them.
Many treatments are covered by most major plans, and we check your benefits for free before your visit. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Same-week appointments, evening hours and non-surgical care, minutes from Wesley Chapel and New Tampa.
