{"id":8,"date":"2026-05-24T02:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T02:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/?p=8"},"modified":"2026-05-25T20:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:38:47","slug":"knee-pain-discover-when-surgery-is-truly-necessary-with-alejandro-luna-m-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/knee-pain\/knee-pain-discover-when-surgery-is-truly-necessary-with-alejandro-luna-m-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee Pain? Discover When Surgery is Truly Necessary with\u00a0 Alejandro Luna, M. D."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I Need Surgery?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common fear I hear in my office almost daily is: <em>&#8220;Doctor, am I going to need surgery?&#8221;<\/em>. As an <strong>Orthopedic Specialist in Tijuana with more than 10 years of experience<\/strong>, I understand that the idea of a surgical intervention generates anxiety. However, in modern medicine, surgery should be the last resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel pain when walking, morning stiffness, or a constant clicking sound, an evaluation is vital. My focus will always be to <strong>listen to you carefully<\/strong> and exhaust non-invasive options before considering surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does My Knee Hurt? Identifying the Cause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cartilage-wear-and-meniscus-injury-medical-explanation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"width:385px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cartilage-wear-and-meniscus-injury-medical-explanation.png 385w, https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cartilage-wear-and-meniscus-injury-medical-explanation-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Medical comparison between a healthy knee and a knee with cartilage wear and osteoarthritis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before discussing solutions, we must understand the origin. Knee pain can be the result of an acute injury or a chronic degenerative process. The most frequent causes we treat at our clinic in Plaza Lincoln include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cartilage Wear (Osteoarthritis):<\/strong> Friction between bones due to a lack of natural protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/lesiones-meniscos.php\"><strong>Meniscus Injuries<\/strong><\/a>: Torn fragments that act as a block in movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/lesiones-deportivas.php\"><strong>Sports Injuries<\/strong><\/a>: Very common in athletes and active people, primarily affecting the ligaments and meniscus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Signs You Might Need a Surgical Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recuperacion-de-movilidad-artroscopia-de-rodilla-tijuana.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recuperacion-de-movilidad-artroscopia-de-rodilla-tijuana.png 385w, https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/recuperacion-de-movilidad-artroscopia-de-rodilla-tijuana-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Patient recovering mobility after an orthopedic treatment with Alejandro Luna, M.D. in Tijuana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although many cases are resolved with conservative treatment, there are &#8220;red flags&#8221; indicating that structural damage requires technical repair through<a href=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/cirugia-artroscopia-rodilla.php\"> <strong>knee surgery and arthroscopy<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint Locking:<\/strong> If your knee &#8220;gets stuck&#8221; and you cannot fully straighten or bend it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe Instability:<\/strong> Feeling that the leg &#8220;gives out&#8221; when walking, putting your safety at risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incapacitating Chronic Pain:<\/strong> When the pain does not subside with rest, medication or therapy and limits your activities of daily living.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Treatments to Avoid the Operating Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we have a &#8220;middle zone&#8221; of advanced treatments known as<a href=\"https:\/\/dralejandroluna.com\/en\/infiltraciones-prp-acido-hialuronico.php\"> <strong>infiltrations (stem cells, plasma rich in platelets and hyaluronic acid)<\/strong><\/a>. These procedures can delay or avoid surgery for years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lubricating Gel Infiltrations (Hyaluronic Acid):<\/strong> Help reduce friction and pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biological Therapies (Stem Cells and PRP):<\/strong> Use your own cells to reduce inflammation and improve the environment of the joint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Rehabilitation:<\/strong> Strengthening the muscles to create a &#8220;natural protection&#8221; for your knee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Alejandro Luna, M.D. in Tijuana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctor&#8217;s experience is decisive for a successful result. As a specialist, I prioritize minimally invasive techniques, which allow for millimeter incisions, less pain, and a much faster recovery than traditional surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to a shorter recovery time, my patients benefit from <strong>much more affordable costs than in the USA<\/strong> and the possibility of being seen immediately, without the long waiting times of the US system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What treatments does Alejandro Luna, M. D. offer before operating?<\/strong> We offer non-surgical options such as <strong>lubricating gel infiltrations (hyaluronic acid)<\/strong>, biological therapies involving <strong>stem cells<\/strong> or platelet-rich plasma, and advanced rehabilitation programs to strengthen the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. What is the advantage of an arthroscopy in Tijuana with Dr. Luna?<\/strong> Patients benefit from Dr. Luna&#8217;s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, providing a faster return to daily activities, high-quality care at a fraction of the US cost, and zero wait times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. How long does it take for a knee injury to heal without surgery?<\/strong> It depends on the severity, but with the correct orthopedic treatment and physiotherapy, most patients see significant improvements between <strong>6 and 8 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Alejandro Luna, M. D.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alejandro Luna, M.D. is a renowned Orthopedist and Traumatologist in Tijuana, specialist in knee surgery. His practice is distinguished by combining human warmth with cutting-edge medical technology to restore mobility to his patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical License:<\/strong> 7924783<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialty License:<\/strong> 10817457<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regain your mobility today!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let pain decide your future. Alejandro Luna, M.D. will help you find the definitive solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Book your appointment here:<\/strong> \ud83d\udc49<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doctoralia.com.mx\/jose-alejandro-luna-jimenez\/ortopedista-traumatologo\/tijuana\"> <strong>Book on Doctoralia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (619) 554-2588 | \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd +52 (664) 814 3827 \ud83c\udf10<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dralejandroluna.com\"> www.dralejandroluna.com<\/a> \ud83c\udfe5 Consultorio 301, Plaza Lincoln, Zona Urbana R\u00edo Tijuana, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will I Need Surgery? The most common fear I hear in my office almost daily is: &#8220;Doctor, am I going to need surgery?&#8221;. As an Orthopedic Specialist in Tijuana with more than 10 years of experience, I understand that the idea of a surgical intervention generates anxiety. 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