Hi, I have had chronic knee pain that was recently made worse by helping a friend move. Previously I could treat with ice and compression. I am a reasonably fit 55 year old- spin twice a week and lift weights, walk my dogs. Now very bad. Which kind of doctor do I see- surgeons answer the question with surgery so, do I start there or see a sports medicine specialist.
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you as your age is 55, it can be suspected that there might be possibility of degenerative changes in the knee joint due to weak and tear. Also, you do weight training this might lead to compression on the joint soft tissues and wear and tear as well. Taking an MRI of the knee should provide some inputs along with clinical examination by an orthopedic. Treatment physical therapy has been beneficial to many of my patients with knee pain and I advise you the same. Understanding the biomechanics and pathomechanics of the knee joint can help understand planning a good knee rehabilitation program. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.