DON’T IGNORE KNEE PAIN - EARLY SCREENING FOR TIMELY TREATMENT

💥 Have you ever experienced pain, stiffness, or discomfort when walking, climbing stairs, or exercising? 

🏃 The knee joint bears the greatest load in the body and plays a crucial role in daily activities. However, due to its flexibility and high load-bearing capacity, the knee is also highly susceptible to injuries, leading to conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. 

Understanding the causes of knee pain and undergoing early screening is the key to protecting joint health and preventing serious complications in the future. 

👉 Join MSc, MD, Level I Specialist Nguyen Van Hoang Tam, Specialist in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Medicine at CarePlus International Clinics, to explore the common causes of knee pain and effective diagnostic solutions in the article below! 

1️⃣Common causes of knee pain 

Knee joint pain may be a warning sign of underlying conditions such as: 

🔶 Cartilage Degeneration – Osteoarthritis 

Cartilage is a connective tissue with a sponge-like structure, capable of absorbing and releasing fluid, acting as a shock absorber during weight-bearing activities. 

❗ The deterioration of cartilage is the primary cause of osteoarthritis. When cartilage breaks down, the joints lose their cushioning, and uneven surfaces rub against each other, creating friction that causes pain. Additionally, as cartilage loses its shock-absorbing ability, surrounding structures such as bones, joint capsules, ligaments, and tendons become increasingly strained. 

🔶 Inflamed Tendons – Tendonitis 

Tendons are structures that connect muscles to bones. Tendonitis occurs when these connective tissues become inflamed. It is typically caused by overuse, repetitive strain, weakened muscles, poor posture, aging, or certain medications. 

❗ Common types of knee tendonitis includes patellar tendonitis, quadriceps tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome, and pes anserine tendonitis. 

🔶 Swollen Bursae – Bursitis 

Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs located between muscles, tendons, and bones, providing cushioning and reducing friction during movement. 

❗ Bursitis refers to inflammation and swelling of these sacs. Symptoms may result from repetitive motions, prolonged excessive pressure, or injuries such as falls or car accidents. 

2️⃣Comprehensive risk screening with knee MRI 

🌟 CarePlus is proud to be a pioneer in Ho Chi Minh City in applying MRI Scan powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for screening, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. 

MRI of the knee (Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee) is an advanced imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed, three-dimensional images of the knee's internal structures. This non-invasive method provides highly accurate information about soft tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and the joint capsule—details that X-rays and ultrasounds may not clearly reveal. 

🌟 Why choose knee MRI at CarePlus? 

🔸 DotGo Automation: Ensures consistent image quality. 

🔸 Fast scanning speed & high resolution with AI technology. 

🔸Enhanced customer experience: Spacious design, remote doctor interaction, and anxiety-reducing sound integration. 

🔸 Quiet Suite feature reduces noise by up to 97%. 

MRI knee scans are a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring various knee conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment: 

✅ Diagnosis of knee conditions: osteoarthritis, acute or chronic arthritis 

✅ Assessment of injuries: tendonitis, bursitis, ligament tears, meniscus tears 

✅ Detection of tumors or bone damage 

✅ Post-treatment monitoring: after ligament reconstruction or knee replacement surgery 

🔔 If you experience persistent knee pain of unknown cause or notice swelling and pain after a sports injury or accident, contact CarePlus immediately! Our team of Musculoskeletal Medicine specialists is ready to provide consultation, diagnosis, and timely treatment guidance. 

👉 To make an appointment, please contact our free hotline 1800 6116 today! 

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