The knee is one of the most important and most used joints in the body, which plays a vital role in moving, standing, sitting, and performing many serious daily activities. It can greatly affect the quality of life. Get rid of minor or serious problems and injuries in the knee area... Introduction of knee orthopedic services in Shiraz, common causes of knee problems, diagnosis and treatment methods in the rest of this article... What is knee orthopedics? The knee is the largest joint in the body and requires precise coordination between the bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles and tendons for movements such as walking, turning and squatting. This joint is made up of three bones (thigh, leg and patella) and moves with the help of ligaments, tendons and tendons of the leg, reducing pressure on the muscles. Also, a fluid called synovial is made of a layer called synovium secretion It is possible that it lubricates the joint... Knee pain is very common and can often be treated without the need for surgery. - Constant or sudden pain in the knee - Swelling or inflammation of the knee joint - Feeling of instability or loosening of the knee - Decreased range of motion - The sound of knocking or locking the knee Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods of time Common causes of knee pain and injury 1.... **Osteoarthritis**: the most common cause of knee pain in the elderly due to the erosion of articular cartilage.... 2.... **meniscus tear**: usually as a result of sudden twisting movements during sports or physical activity.... 3....**anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is usually associated with injury and athlete's ability**: 4....**knee bursitis**: inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that are present in the joint to reduce friction.... 5....**runner's knee**: in athletes who put a lot of pressure on the knee Seen.... 6.... **Patellar chondromalacia**: Common in young adults and teenagers and causes pain in the front of the knee.. Knee injuries, regardless of their severity, affect the body.. More stress is likely to be placed on the healthy ankle, hip, calf, or leg to compensate for the loss of function in the affected area because the pain in the injured knee is more difficult for the individual to tolerate... **Most Important The effects of knee injury on the body that should be considered include the following:** - Impaired walking and movement - Decreased mobility and daily activities - Effects on other joints (back, hip, ankle) - Decreased muscle strength - Weight gain and metabolic problems - Psychological and emotional effects - Decreased balance and increased risk of falling Orthopedic specialist to treat knee pain in Shiraz For knee surgery, an orthopedic surgeon in Shiraz first examines the knee injury with a minimally invasive method, and according to the investigations carried out, one of the treatment methods such as physiotherapy, physiotherapy or specialized treatment methods is recommended to the patient. In rare cases, surgery may be needed. For re-examination. It helps patients to use non-invasive (non-surgical) methods for treatment, if possible, so that you can carry out the daily activities of your injury by a chemical specialist doctor... 90% of the time, they allow people to return to normal life and activities such as walking, sitting, working, driving and generally moving... free recovery of the knee... **In general, knee orthopedic treatment methods include the following:** ### 1... Non-surgical treatment - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - Physiotherapy and strengthening exercises - Intra-articular injection (cortone or hyaluronic acid gel) - Using a medical knee brace - Lose weight to reduce pressure on the knee ### 2.... Surgical treatments In advanced cases or failure of non-surgical treatments, the doctor may suggest surgery: - Knee arthroscopy: minimally invasive surgery to repair meniscus tears or remove damaged tissues - ACL reconstruction - Knee joint replacement surgery (total knee replacement) - Correcting structural abnormalities with bone surgery (osteotomy) #### Total knee replacement surgery If other treatments are not successful, **total knee replacement** is sometimes necessary....In this procedure, the damaged parts of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts....Patients usually leave the hospital the same day or stay in the hospital overnight....After discharge, physical therapy treatments should be started at home and in specialized clinics....The meniscus can be repaired with stitches or if the torn piece of meniscus limits the range of motion of the knee. and it causes pain, the damaged part can be removed.... This minimally invasive operation is performed in meniscus tear cases... Surgery The recovery period after knee surgery lasts approximately 12 weeks....this period is very important and the patient must be carefully monitored....the patient must follow all the instructions given by the orthopedic surgeon....rehabilitation begins immediately after the surgery...it makes it much more difficult to walk or move around the house....the specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation in cooperation with the patient after performing knee exercises or lists....knee surgery, it may take 3 months for the person to resume most of his previous physical activities It may also take between 6 months and 1 year for the knee to regain its pre-injury strength.. ⚠️ **For the reasons mentioned above, knee surgery can be very exhausting and difficult, so knee orthopedic specialists in Shiraz do not choose surgery as the first treatment, no matter how difficult the knee injury seems.** Read more: ** Leg pain from the knee down ** + symptoms and diagnosis Which specialist can be consulted to treat knee problems? Why is Shiraz suitable for knee orthopedic treatment? - The presence of well-equipped medical centers such as Namazi Hospital, Ardibehesht Hospital, Kausar Hospital... - The presence of experienced doctors and specialized knee orthopedic fellowships. - More reasonable cost than Tehran or big cities - Easy access of patients from the south and center of the country to Shiraz - The possibility of receiving medical services in the private or public sector according to the patient's budget