Knee Pain Doctor in Singapore

ACL injury: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four key ligaments that keep your knee stable. An ACL tear typically happens during sudden pivoting or high-impact movements — common in sports like football, basketball, and running.

Fractures: Knee fractures involve breaks in the patella (kneecap), femur, or tibia. They usually result from a fall, direct trauma, or — in older adults with weakened bones — even a minor impact.

Knee Bursitis: Small fluid-filled sacs called bursae cushion the bones and tendons around your knee. When these become inflamed — through overuse, prolonged kneeling, or infection — you’ll feel pain, swelling, and tenderness around the joint.

Torn meniscus: The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage acting as a shock absorber between your thigh and shin bones. A meniscal tear often happens during a twisting motion and can cause pain, swelling, and a sensation of locking in the knee.

Dislocated kneecap: The patella (kneecap) normally sits in a groove at the front of the knee. When it slips out of place — usually from a sudden change of direction — it causes sharp pain and visible displacement.

Loose body: Fragments of bone or cartilage can break off after an injury and float inside the joint space. These fragments may cause intermittent pain, locking, or catching sensations when they get in the way of joint movement.

Hip or foot pain: Pain originating from the hip or foot can change how you walk. Over time, this altered gait places increased stress on your knee — even though the knee itself may not be the primary problem.

Osteoarthritis: Often called “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in Singapore’s ageing population. Cartilage gradually wears away, leaving bones to rub against each other and causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the knee joint lining, causing chronic inflammation, swelling, and progressive joint damage.

Gout: Gout triggers sudden, intense joint pain — often affecting the big toe first but capable of striking the knee. It results from a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joint.

Pseudogout: Similar to gout but caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals forming within the joint. It tends to affect larger joints like the knee and can cause sudden swelling and pain.

Infections: Bacteria can enter the knee joint through a wound, surgery, or bloodstream spread, causing significant inflammation, warmth, swelling, and pain. Septic arthritis is a medical emergency requiring prompt treatment.

Tumours: While uncommon, benign or malignant growths can develop in or around the knee, producing persistent pain and swelling that doesn’t follow a typical injury pattern.

Ranges from a dull background ache during daily activities to sharp, stabbing pain with sudden movements.

Fluid accumulation in the knee, often accompanied by difficulty in movement.

Indicative of inflammation in the knee.

Sounds heard during knee movement, suggesting potential damage.

Restriction in the knee’s range of motion.

This involves the use of medications such as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and other specialised medications designed for pain management. The type and dosage are tailored to the individual’s condition and medical history.

Minimally invasive treatments aim to effectively relieve common pain conditions by targeting pain sources.

• Coreflex Injections: Typically contain a corticosteroid and are used for inflamed joints or tissues.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections: Utilise own platelets to promote healing in damaged tissues.
• Intra-Articular Injections: Most commonly used to treat osteoarthritis in the hip or knee, but they can also be given in other joints, including shoulders, wrists, ankles, hands, and fingers.

For chronic pain conditions originating from spinal issues, Neurospan can be performed by our team of pain specialists from Singapore Paincare Center.