Treat Knee Pain & Meniscus Tears in South Delhi
Knee and meniscus care focused on pinpointing the cause, easing pain, and protecting your activity with rehab when appropriate, and surgery when locking, instability, swelling, function, and imaging support it.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Himanshu Gaur
Orthopedic Surgeon in South Delhi. Reviewed 13 Jun 2026. View credentials.
Focused patient guides
Decision guide
Knee pain: what changes the next step?
A knee click alone does not decide treatment. We match symptoms, examination, swelling, stability, and imaging before choosing rehab, injection, or surgery.
Often rehab-suitable
Pain on stairs or stiffness after sitting
Usually starts with examination, X-ray when useful, activity changes, and strengthening if the knee is stable.
Needs closer review
Swelling, catching, or repeated giving way
May point toward meniscus or ligament injury, especially after a twist. MRI is considered only if it changes care.
Do not wait
Locked knee or cannot bear weight
A knee that will not straighten, severe swelling after injury, or inability to walk needs prompt clinical assessment.
This guide is for orientation only. The OPD exam decides whether the knee is safe for rehab, injection, imaging, or surgical escalation.
Why choose us
Diagnosis-Led Knee Plan
We start with a clear diagnosis, then choose non-surgical care or surgical planning based on stability, arthritis severity, function, and imaging.
Meniscus & Ligament Clarity
Focused exam and imaging decisions to separate meniscus, ligament, and wear-related pain.
Rehab-Linked Decisions
Treatment choices are tied to function goals, instability, swelling, imaging, and guided rehab progress, not just scans.
Who is this knee page best for?
This page is useful if you have knee pain on stairs, swelling after walking, clicking or locking, an ACL or meniscus MRI report, early arthritis, or a knee injury from gym, cricket, running, or a fall.
It is also useful if you are confused between rehab, injection, arthroscopy, or knee replacement review. The first step is not to pick a treatment. The first step is to confirm whether the knee is stable, mechanically blocked, arthritic, or ligament-injured.
Why does knee pain feel worse in daily life?
Knee pain is not one condition. We see a mix of early wear, meniscus problems, ligament sprains, and pain after old injuries. The goal is to pinpoint what is driving your symptoms and build a plan that fits daily life.
Common reasons people come in include: pain on stairs, swelling after activity, clicking or catching, a true locking sensation, or knee pain after a twist. Instability after a twist often points toward ligament strain, while a mild click without swelling is often less concerning.
How do you confirm the cause of knee pain?
First, I will check your knee with my hands. Then we decide scan. Not the other way around.
X-ray first in many cases. MRI only if it will change treatment. We avoid tests that are unlikely to change your treatment plan.
Can knee pain be treated without surgery?
How we treat you (Conservative First):
- 1Pain Relief & Load Management.
- 2Targeted Rehab & Bracing.
- 3Injections - only when symptoms and diagnosis fit.
- 4Keyhole surgery - only when locking, instability, or a repairable problem persists.
Considering PRP, GFC, or gel injection for knee arthritis? Read the knee injection consultation guide before deciding.
How does Dr. Gaur decide the next step?
We decide in this order: symptoms, hands-on examination, standing X-ray when arthritis or alignment matters, MRI only when it can change treatment, then a practical plan.
For a stable knee, that plan may be medicines, activity changes, injection, or surgeon-guided rehab. For true locking, repeated giving way, advanced arthritis, complete ligament injury, or a repairable tear, we discuss procedure or surgery options clearly with the family.
When does arthroscopy help, and when doesn't it?
Keyhole surgery helps in selected cases only: true locking, a repairable tear, repeated giving way, or swelling and function limits that continue despite proper rehab.
If these are not present, we do not push surgery. We explain when to wait, when to strengthen, when an injection may help, and when an operation is likely to give real benefit.
If your MRI mentions ACL tear, meniscus tear, knee ligament injury, or you have been advised keyhole surgery, read the focused ACL, meniscus and arthroscopy opinion guide before deciding.
What does recovery and rehab look like?
Recovery is a process, not a single date. After arthroscopy or ligament surgery, rehabilitation is planned under the operating orthopedic surgeon's guidance with the physiotherapist. It focuses on range of motion, strength, balance, and control, and timelines depend on the procedure and work demands.
Higher-demand activity is guided by milestones, not by a fixed calendar. Ligament reconstruction takes longer and needs structured rehab. We give realistic timelines so you can plan work, travel, and family commitments.
Urgent: Is your knee 'Locked'?
If you cannot fully straighten your knee, or if it is stuck in one position, this is a possible mechanical block. Do not force it. Book an urgent assessment.
What is the next step for knee pain?
Bring your old reports and come with one family member. We will review everything together.
Then I will tell you exactly what to do: rehab, injection, repeat imaging, or surgery discussion. We keep repeat tests focused only on what changes care.
FAQs
When should I see a knee specialist?
See a knee specialist if knee pain is not settling, stairs are difficult, swelling returns after walking, the knee locks, gives way, or pain started after a twist, fall, gym session, cricket, football, or running. In clinic we first check whether the problem is arthritis, meniscus, ligament, kneecap tracking, fracture, hip, spine, or inflammation, then decide whether X-ray, MRI, rehab, injection, or surgery discussion is needed.
Do I need MRI for knee pain?
Not always. We begin with a detailed examination and often an X-ray, then reserve MRI for suspected meniscus, ligament, or cartilage injuries. This is a common knee pain concern we hear in South Delhi clinics.
Is every click a meniscus tear?
No. Benign clicks are common. Persistent catching, swelling, or locking is more concerning and deserves an exam.
Can meniscus tears heal without surgery?
Small or stable tears may settle with guided rehab after diagnosis. Persistent locking, repeated giving way, repeat swelling, or a repairable tear that matches the exam and MRI can make arthroscopy helpful.
How long should I try a rehabilitation program before considering surgery?
Start with an orthopedic visit so we can confirm whether your diagnosis fits conservative or surgical care. If it is non-surgical, we prescribe medication and a rehab plan matched to the diagnosis and daily activity. If there is true locking, repeated giving way, or a repairable injury that matches the exam and scan, rehab alone may not be the right answer.
How long is recovery after arthroscopy or a ligament procedure?
Return to daily routines can take a few weeks, while higher-demand activity and sport take longer and are guided by milestones.
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