Managing Knee Pain During a Visit to Antalya

The Situation

Susan, a patient from the United Kingdom, originally travelled to Antalya for dental treatment. During her visit, she also decided to seek medical advice for persistent knee pain following an injury several months earlier.

Her knee symptoms had been affecting her mobility and everyday activities. Despite the time that had passed since the initial injury, she continued to experience discomfort and limitations that she wanted to address.

Susan contacted Prof. Dr. Ali Erdoğan Sports Medicine Clinic for a specialist assessment of her knee condition.

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Susan's initial consultation included a detailed medical history, physical examination and evaluation of her functional limitations.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound was used as part of the assessment, and an MRI examination was arranged to investigate the condition of her knee in greater detail.

The clinical and imaging findings indicated cartilage-related changes and meniscal irritation.

The findings were discussed with Susan, including the available management options, expected treatment course and the importance of an individualised rehabilitation programme.

Treatment and Rehabilitation

A personalised treatment plan was developed according to Susan's clinical findings, symptoms and functional needs, while also taking into account the duration of her stay in Antalya.

Her treatment programme included:

• Hyaluronic Acid Injection: Used as part of the medical management of her knee condition.

• Biomechanical Assessment and Customised Orthotics: Provided to address relevant mechanical factors identified during her evaluation.

• TECAR Therapy: Incorporated as an adjunct to her rehabilitation programme.

• Individualised Physiotherapy: Tailored to her symptoms, physical capacity and rehabilitation goals.

• Therapeutic Exercise: Designed to support knee mobility, muscle function and a gradual return to comfortable daily activities.

The different elements of her care were coordinated within the clinic, allowing her to receive treatment while continuing with her original dental treatment visit.

Initial Progress

During the initial treatment period, Susan reported an improvement in her knee symptoms and mobility.

Before returning to the United Kingdom, she received guidance on continuing her rehabilitation, maintaining appropriate physical activity and monitoring her symptoms.

Her initial course of treatment established the foundation for an ongoing care relationship.

Continuing Care and Long-Term Follow-up

An important aspect of Susan's experience is that her relationship with the clinic did not end when she returned home.

Over subsequent years, she has continued visiting Antalya and has returned to the clinic periodically, including annual visits for further injection treatment and follow-up.

These appointments have provided opportunities to reassess her knee condition, review her symptoms and functional status, and adapt her management plan according to her evolving clinical needs.

Susan's story demonstrates how continuity of musculoskeletal care can be maintained for an international patient through individually planned follow-up visits.

Susan's Perspective