If you have knee pain or other symptoms of a knee problem, it is important to schedule a consultation with a knee specialist as soon as possible. Your consultation with a City of Orange knee specialist should be covered by your insurance, as should your treatment. Therefore, there is no reason to put off getting the treatment you need.

When to Schedule a Consultation

It is never normal to experience knee pain, even if you are middle aged or if you are an athlete. Sometimes, mild to moderate knee pain can be caused by temporary inflammation which will resolve on its own, so it is usually safe to wait a week or so before consulting with a knee specialist. However, you should see a knee doctor if you have knee pain that lasts for longer than a few days.

You should also see a knee doctor if you have symptoms of a serious knee condition. Severe pain, difficulty moving the knee, signs of a knee fracture, and numbness or muscle weakness should all be evaluated promptly.

Cost of Visiting a City of Orange Knee Specialist

The cost of visiting a City of Orange knee specialist should be covered by your insurance, because knee injuries are a medical problem. This means that the primary factor that determines your out-of-pocket costs will be your insurance coverage. If you have a higher deductible, you may pay more out of pocket, while someone with a low deductible and higher premium may pay very little.

What to Expect at Your Consultation

The purpose of your consultation is for your doctor to get an idea of what may be causing your symptoms and recommend a preliminary course of treatment. Your doctor will ask you detailed questions about your symptoms, such as when they started, what makes them better or worse, and exactly what you subjectively experience. Your doctor will also ask you about your lifestyle, your family medical history, and your own medical history.

The doctor will then perform a physical examination, focusing on the injured knee. This is often enough for the doctor to get a good idea of what could be causing the symptoms. However, in many cases it is necessarily to take an x-ray or MRI to confirm the exact nature of the injury.

The doctor will also make some preliminary recommendations on the appropriate course of treatment, such as how to treat your knee in the next few days. Once the results of any testing come in, and your response to any initial treatments is clear, then the doctor will be able to make more recommendations.

Dr. Howard Marans would be happy to meet with you about your knee health. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call OC Orthopedic at (714) 979-8981.