What is causing your ghutne dard (knee pain)?
Ghutne dard (गुडघेदुखी / घुटने का दर्द) is among the most common reasons patients visit an orthopaedic surgeon. Common diagnoses include:
- Osteoarthritis — cartilage wears away over time; most common in adults over 45
- Meniscus tear — the shock-absorbing cartilage; common from twisting movements
- Ligament injury — ACL, PCL or MCL sprain or rupture from sudden impact
- Patellofemoral pain — around the kneecap; common in younger patients and runners
- Tendinitis — patellar or quadriceps tendon inflammation from overuse
- Bursitis — swelling of the fluid sacs around the knee after a fall or prolonged kneeling
How we diagnose your knee pain
A standing X-ray (weight-bearing) is essential — it shows the actual gap between bones and grades arthritis accurately. MRI is added when soft-tissue injury is suspected. You leave the consultation knowing exactly what is happening and what the options are.
Treatment options — from least to most invasive
- Physiotherapy and exercise — the foundation for most knee problems; often underused
- Medications — anti-inflammatories, supplements; realistic expectations set upfront
- Injections — corticosteroid for inflammation, hyaluronic acid for arthritis, PRP selectively
- Arthroscopy — keyhole surgery to clean, repair or reconstruct inside the knee
- Knee replacement — only when arthritis is advanced and all other treatments have failed