Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with chronic, progressive right knee pain, localized to the medial/lateral joint line, exacerbated by weight-bearing activities and prolonged standing. Reports morning stiffness lasting <30 minutes and occasional mechanical symptoms including crepitus and intermittent locking.
Clinical Examination Findings
Patient is in no acute distress, ambulatory with a non-antalgic/antalgic gait. Systemic examination is unremarkable; patient is hemodynamically stable.
Treatment Protocol
Conservative management initiated: weight reduction, physical therapy for quadriceps strengthening, activity modification, and NSAIDs as needed. Intra-articular injection (corticosteroid/viscosupplementation) discussed.