Knee Stiffness Treatment in Jaipur — Dr. Dheeraj Dubay
Knee stiffness — difficulty bending or straightening the knee — is a common and debilitating problem. It may result from arthritis, post-surgical scarring, joint inflammation, or inactivity. Dr. Dheeraj Dubay provides expert evaluation and targeted treatment to restore your knee mobility and function in Jaipur.
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What Causes Knee Stiffness?
Knee stiffness occurs when the normal gliding surfaces of the joint are disrupted, the joint capsule becomes contracted, or surrounding muscles and tendons become tight. It can be a symptom of an underlying condition (arthritis, bursitis) or a complication following surgery or injury. The degree of stiffness ranges from mild "gelling" after rest to complete inability to flex or extend the knee.
Common Causes of Knee Stiffness
- •Osteoarthritis — bone spurs and cartilage loss restrict movement
- •Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory joint disease
- •Post-surgical stiffness (arthrofibrosis) after knee replacement or ACL surgery
- •Bursitis — fluid-filled sac inflammation reducing joint movement
- •Meniscus tears causing a mechanical block
- •Baker's cyst (popliteal cyst) behind the knee
- •Prolonged immobilisation after fracture or injury
- •Septic arthritis — joint infection causing rapid stiffness
Symptoms
- ⚠Morning stiffness lasting from minutes to over an hour
- ⚠Stiffness after sitting or inactivity ("gelling phenomenon")
- ⚠Reduced range of motion — unable to fully bend or straighten the knee
- ⚠Accompanying pain, swelling, or warmth
- ⚠Clicking, catching, or locking in the knee
- ⚠Difficulty with stairs, getting up from a chair, or walking
Diagnosing the Cause of Knee Stiffness
Range of motion measurement, gait analysis, and targeted investigations help identify the underlying cause.
Treating Knee Stiffness
Non-Surgical Options
- ✓Intensive physiotherapy — key treatment for most cases
- ✓Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine use
- ✓Joint manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) for post-surgical stiffness
- ✓Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation
- ✓Hyaluronic acid for arthritic stiffness
- ✓Heat therapy to relax muscles before stretching
- ✓NSAIDs for underlying inflammatory conditions
Surgical Options
- →Arthroscopic arthrolysis — removal of scar tissue and adhesions
- →Manipulation under anaesthesia — for early post-surgical stiffness
- →Knee replacement when arthritis is the primary cause
- →Revision knee replacement if stiffness follows a prior replacement
Why Choose Dr. Dheeraj Dubay?
- ✓Expert in diagnosing the exact cause of knee stiffness — not a one-size-fits-all approach
- ✓Skilled in arthroscopic arthrolysis for post-surgical scarring
- ✓Comprehensive physiotherapy protocols to maximise range of motion recovery
- ✓16+ years of orthopaedic surgery experience in Jaipur
- ✓24,000+ knee surgeries — extensive experience managing all types of stiffness
Frequently Asked Questions
Some stiffness is normal in the first weeks after knee replacement. Dedicated physiotherapy is essential to regain range of motion. If stiffness persists beyond 3 months, further intervention like manipulation under anaesthesia or arthroscopic release may be needed.
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Ready to Walk Without Pain?
Book a consultation with Dr. Dheeraj Dubay today. Available at Shalby Hospital Vaishali Nagar and Dr. Dubay Hip & Knee Clinic, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur.