Jujo Knee and Joint Pain Treatment | Jujo Station Haru Clinic Orthopedic Surgery

"Knee pain when going up and down stairs," "Stiff joints when waking up in the morning," "Can no longer sit in seiza position" — Knee and joint pain often become a concern in middle and old age, and if left untreated, can increasingly interfere with daily life.

At Jujo Station Haru Internal Medicine & Dermatology Clinic, an orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats knee and joint pain. Located just a 1-minute walk from Jujo Station and open every day, including weekends and holidays, we welcome patients who say, "My knees hurt, and it's difficult to walk."

👉 Same-day visits without an appointment are also possible. Please feel free to consult us first.

Main Causes of Knee and Joint Pain

About Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee affects approximately 30 million people in Japan, and is particularly common in women and older adults.

Main Symptoms

• Knee pain when starting to walk or standing up

• Difficulty going up and down stairs

• Knee swelling or feeling of fluid accumulation

• Inability to fully straighten or bend the knee

• Pain even at rest as the condition progresses

Treatment Flow

1. Conservative treatment is fundamental (medication, orthotics, exercise therapy)

2. Intra-articular injection (hyaluronic acid injection to relieve pain)

3. Referral to a specialist hospital (for surgery) if symptoms do not improve

Weight management and strengthening of the quadriceps femoris muscle are crucial for preventing progression.

About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which joint inflammation occurs due to an immune disorder, and if left untreated, it can lead to bone and cartilage destruction. Early detection and treatment significantly affect the prognosis.

Signs to seek medical attention

• Stiffness in the joints of the hands and feet lasting 30 minutes or more upon waking

• Symmetrical swelling in multiple joints (especially fingers, toes, knees, wrists)

• Accompanied by fatigue and low-grade fever

If rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, it is confirmed by blood tests (rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP antibody). If specialized treatment (such as biological agents) is required, a referral to a rheumatologist will be made.

If fluid accumulates in your knee

Fluid (synovial fluid) accumulation in the knee is a sign of inflammation within the joint. The causes vary, including osteoarthritis of the knee, meniscal tears, and rheumatoid arthritis. Simply draining the fluid does not address the root cause, so treatment based on identifying the cause is crucial.

Flow of Knee and Joint Pain Treatment at Our Clinic

1. Interview (when pain started, what movements cause pain, presence of swelling or stiffness)

2. Physical examination (assessment of joint range of motion, swelling, tenderness)

3. X-ray and ultrasound examination (performed on the same day)

4. Blood tests as needed (for rheumatoid arthritis, gout, inflammation markers)

5. Diagnosis and explanation of treatment plan

6. Prescription (anti-inflammatory pain relievers, topical medications) / intra-articular injections (hyaluronic acid, etc.)

7. Referral to a specialist hospital if necessary

Features of Our Clinic

• 1-minute walk from Jujo Station

• X-ray and ultrasound performed on the same day

• Gout and hyperuricemia can also be managed simultaneously as internal medicine (if joint pain is caused by gout, comprehensive internal medicine management of uric acid is provided)

• If rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, blood tests are performed on the same day

• Open daily from 9 AM, including weekends and holidays

• Walk-ins welcome (no appointment necessary)

Consult us if you experience any of the following:

• Knee pain when climbing stairs or walking

• Knee swelling or feeling of fluid accumulation

• Joint stiffness in hands and feet in the morning

• Symmetrical joint swelling

• Sudden redness, swelling, and pain in the big toe or knee (possible gout attack)

• Persistent knee pain after sports activities

Learn more about orthopedic consultations　／　View our joint pain page

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Clinic Hours / Access

Item	Details
Clinic Name	Jujo Station Haru Internal Medicine & Dermatology Clinic
Consultation Hours	Monday to Sunday, open from 9 AM every morning. Open until 8 PM on Wednesdays, 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 PM on Sundays.
Closed	None (irregular holidays)
Address	J&MALL 1F, 2-27-1 Kami-Jujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0034
By Train/Walk	Approx. 1-2 minute walk from Jujo Station (JR Saikyo Line), on the 1st floor of J&MALL.
By Bus	Directly in front of the "Jujo Station" bus stop (Kokusai Kogyo Bus).
By Car	Please use nearby coin parking lots.
Contact	TEL: 03-6698-2509　／　Official LINE:https://lin.ee/AL0fp3z