Knee Pain Management Specialist in Tampa, FL

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There are many causes for knee pain. Patients who typically come to our practice have already seen an orthopedic surgeon and have exhausted all available options. Patients have had a Patellar Tendon Repair, Knee Arthroscopy, or Knee Replacement and continue to have pain despite surgery or are deemed not to be candidates for surgery due to other co-morbid conditions.

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What are the main nerves that sense pain in the knee?

Genicular Nerves of the Knee

Genicular Nerves of the Knee

  • Saphenous nerve

  • Genicular nerves

  • Femoral nerve

  • Sciatic nerve

  • Obturator nerve

Steps in Diagnosing & Managing your Knee Pain:

  1. Clinical Examination

  2. Diagnostic Nerve Block (Ultrasound-Guided): To identify the nerve involved

What are Therapeutic Options?

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kalava to get back to doing the activities you enjoy.