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Carle Place residents searching for a knee pain specialist can count on Injury Recovery MD for expert diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. Our team focuses on knee injuries caused by auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, workplace accidents, and sports injuries. We serve all of Nassau County with a full team of injury specialists under one roof.
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
Knee pain can have many causes, and determining the exact source is critical for effective treatment. Carle Place patients commonly ask us why their knee hurts, and the answer usually falls into one of these categories: traumatic injury from an accident or fall that damaged ligaments, cartilage, or bone, overuse injury from repetitive stress on the joint, degenerative changes from arthritis or prior injuries that have worn down the cartilage, or referred pain from hip or back conditions that produce symptoms in the knee. Our specialists use physical examination, MRI, and X-ray to pinpoint the cause and build the right treatment plan.
Knee Pain After a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents are one of the top causes of knee injuries in Carle Place and across Nassau County. When you fall, the knee absorbs tremendous impact force and can twist in ways it was not designed to move. Common knee injuries from falls include torn meniscus from rotational forces, fractured patella from direct impact on hard surfaces, sprained or torn MCL from the knee buckling sideways, bone bruises and contusions, and bursitis from landing directly on the kneecap. If you fell at a business, apartment building, sidewalk, or workplace and are now experiencing knee pain, you need a specialist evaluation.
What Is a Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the knee joint. A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries we treat in Carle Place patients. Symptoms of a meniscus tear include pain along the joint line of the knee, swelling that develops over 24 to 48 hours, catching or locking sensation when bending the knee, difficulty fully straightening the leg, and a feeling that the knee might give way. Meniscus tears range from minor to severe. Many respond well to physical therapy and conservative treatment, while severe tears that cause mechanical symptoms may require arthroscopic surgery.
Can a Chiropractor Help with Knee Pain?
Chiropractic care can be a valuable component of knee pain treatment, particularly when knee pain is related to alignment issues in the hip, pelvis, or lower back. Our licensed chiropractors serving Carle Place evaluate the entire kinetic chain to identify biomechanical factors contributing to your knee pain. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with physical therapy and pain management, provide a comprehensive approach that addresses both the symptoms and root cause of your knee pain.
Do I Need an MRI for Knee Pain?
An MRI may be necessary if your doctor suspects soft tissue damage that does not appear on X-ray. MRI is the most effective imaging tool for diagnosing ligament tears, meniscus injuries, cartilage damage, tendon tears, and bone marrow edema in the knee. Our Carle Place area clinic coordinates all diagnostic imaging promptly so you receive an accurate diagnosis and can begin the right treatment without delays. X-rays are typically performed first to rule out fractures.
Knee Pain and Workers Compensation
If your knee pain resulted from a workplace incident in Carle Place, including a fall, lifting injury, repetitive kneeling, or equipment accident, your treatment is covered by workers compensation. You have the right to choose your own doctor. Injury Recovery MD accepts all workers comp insurance and provides the evaluations, treatment, and documentation your case requires.
Book Your Appointment
We accept all no-fault insurance, workers compensation, personal injury liens, and most major medical plans. Carle Place patients with knee pain can be seen the same day. Contact Injury Recovery MD today to start your recovery.