Knee pain

If your knee hurts when walking, going upstairs or playing sport, it is worth working out what is going wrong.

Knee pain can occur when walking, climbing stairs, running or getting up, limiting mobility and physical activity.At Eonlife Clinic we study its origin to reduce inflammation, improve function and restore movement with a personalised treatment.

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Reduce pain and inflammation

When a biological treatment is indicated, the aim is to reduce inflammation and pain caused by joint, tendon, meniscal or degenerative injuries.

Improve mobility and stability

The goal is for you to be able to walk, climb stairs, bend down, stand up or do physical activity with less limitation and more safety.

Weighing up options before surgery

In selected cases, regenerative medicine may be an alternative to consider when conservative treatment has not been sufficient.

Common pathologies related to knee pain

The knee can hurt for many reasons. The origin may lie in the cartilage, the meniscus, the tendons, the ligaments, the joint or in a degenerative process. Properly identifying the cause is key before deciding on a treatment.

Progressive wear and tear of the joint that can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and difficulty walking, climbing stairs or doing physical activity.

They affect the knee cartilage and can cause pain, inflammation, a locking sensation, limited movement or discomfort when weight-bearing.

Injuries or strains of the knee tendons. They can cause pain when running, jumping, climbing stairs, squatting or resuming sporting activity.

Meniscus injuries or degeneration that can cause pain, swelling, locking, clicking or a feeling of instability when moving the knee.

They can appear after a twist, fall or sports injury. In some cases they cause pain, instability, inflammation or a lack of confidence when putting weight on the leg.

Knee pain

The knee does not just bear weight. It also sustains a large part of your independence.

The knee is involved when walking, climbing stairs, bending down, driving or playing sports. When it hurts, you can move less, overload the other leg and lose strength, stability and confidence.

Pain can have different origins, which is why at Eonlife Clinic we evaluate your case and the affected structures to define the most appropriate treatment: biological therapy, physiotherapy, strength training or a combined strategy.

Common symptoms and causes of knee pain

Knee pain can occur when walking, climbing stairs, bending down, running, standing for a long time, or after an injury. These are some common symptoms and causes.

Pain when going up or down stairs

It is one of the most frequent symptoms in joint problems, cartilage injuries, tendinopathies or degenerative processes such as osteoarthritis.

Pain when walking or running

It can appear due to overload, osteoarthritis, meniscal lesions, tendinopathies or sustained inflammation in the joint.

Stiffness or loss of mobility

In degenerative or inflammatory processes, the knee can lose mobility and make movements such as bending down, standing up or fully flexing the leg difficult.

Bloating or feeling of pressure

Inflammation can occur after physical activity, following an injury or due to joint wear. It may be accompanied by pain, warmth or a feeling of the knee being full.

Locking, clicking or instability

These symptoms may be related to meniscal, chondral or ligamentous injuries. It is advisable to assess them if they recur or limit movement.

How we assess knee pain

Before proposing a treatment, we need to understand where the pain is coming from, which structure is affected, and how it is influencing your mobility.
01

Medical evaluation and examination

We assess your symptoms, when and where the pain occurs, which movements make it worse, previous injuries, and how it affects your daily life or sporting activity.
02

Testing and diagnostics

We have reviewed your previous tests and reports. If necessary, we request further investigations to assess the cartilage, meniscus, ligaments or tendons.
03

Personalised treatment plan

Depending on the diagnosis, we define the most appropriate treatment: regenerative medicine, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise or a combination of techniques.
04

Recovery tracking

Follow-up makes it possible to assess the evolution of pain, mobility, stability and knee function, adjusting the plan according to the patient's response.
Potential solutions

Expectations

What you can expect from the treatment

The progress depends on the type of injury, the degree of involvement, how long the pain has lasted, the condition of the tissue and the patient's commitment to recovery. That is why we work with realistic goals and medical follow-up.

Before treatment

Understand which structure is affected

The first phase consists of determining whether the pain originates from the cartilage, the meniscus, a tendon, the ligaments, the joint, or a degenerative process.
First few weeks

Reduce pain and inflammation

In the indicated cases, biological treatment seeks to modulate inflammation and progressively reduce pain. The response varies depending on the type of injury and the condition of the tissue.
Subsequent evolution

Restore mobility, strength and stability

The aim is for you to move your knee more confidently, supporting your recovery with physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise and strength work.

If knee pain limits your day-to-day life, do not normalise it: find out what is going on

Request a medical evaluation to investigate the source of the pain and find out which options can help you regain mobility, stability and confidence when moving.

Scientific studies

Narrative review

SVF for knee osteoarthritis: systematic review

Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease
Boada-Pladellorens A, Avellanet M, Veiga A, Pages-Bolibar E
10.1177/1759720X221117879
35991523
This systematic review analysed published clinical studies on the use of adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The authors reviewed the available evidence on safety, pain relief, functional improvement and potential effects on cartilage regeneration. Overall, the evaluated studies showed consistent improvements in pain and joint function following SVF treatment, with a favourable safety profile. However, the methodological quality of the papers was variable and there was significant heterogeneity in the techniques for obtaining, processing and administering the SVF.
Clinical trial

SVF for knee osteoarthritis: prospective clinical trial

Biomedicines
Boada-Pladellorens A, Avellanet M, Veiga A, Pages-Bolibar E et al.
10.3390/biomedicines13122913
41462925
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a stromal vascular fraction (SVF) obtained from autologous adipose tissue in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. A total of 184 patients were included, of whom 78 completed follow-up and were analysed. Participants received an intra-articular injection of a standardised SVF product (Celstem®) and were evaluated before treatment and at 1, 6 and 12 months using pain scales (VAS), joint function (KOOS), quality of life (SF-36) and magnetic resonance imaging (MOCART). Following treatment, significant improvements were observed in pain, knee function and quality of life, with few adverse effects reported. No significant changes were detected in the overall cartilage repair score by magnetic resonance imaging.
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