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Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Surgery

Surgery is often the last resort for knee pain when other treatments don’t work. It should only be used in severe cases when the tendons or ligaments are permanently damaged. There are many options to choose, including total and partial knee replacements or arthroscopic surgery. Depending on the intensity and your condition, it might take several weeks or even months to recover after the surgery. During this time, it is important to avoid intense physical activities as they might worsen the symptoms and cause the pain again. [15]