The knees are an important joint that take a lot of wear and tear throughout
our lives. As the body’s largest joint, it is also one of the most
complex, and it is responsible to bear the body’s weight. Because
of all these factors, the knees are vulnerable to various types of injury
and damage. If you have a knee injury or ailment and conservative treatment
has not been sufficient to improve your pain and functionality, there
are surgical options available to you.
Knee Surgeries We Perform
Meniscus Repair
The meniscus can be torn from forcefully twisting or rotating the knee,
causing the “C”-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee to tear.
The meniscus is a type of shock absorber for the knee and cushions and
stabilizes the joint to protect the joint from wear and tear. Typically,
a torn meniscus must be repaired surgically, as the meniscus has poor
self-healing capabilities. Surgical meniscus repair usually involves sewing
the tear together with high-strength sutures or special implants.
ACL Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee can be torn, especially
while participating in high-impact sports. The ACL is one of the four
major ligaments of the knee, helping stabilize the joint. The surgery
is done arthroscopically and performed on an outpatient basis and the
procedure reconstructs the ACL.
Patellar (Quadricep) Tendon Repair
The patellar tendon of the knee crosses the knee joint allowing you to
extend the leg and support your body weight while walking. The tendon
may be torn by forceful contraction of the quadriceps while it motion,
or by falling directly on the kneecap. During surgery, the tendon is reattached
through small holes drilled in the kneecap.
A
total knee replacement is really a bone and cartilage replacement with an artificial surface.
The knee itself is not replaced, as is commonly thought, but rather an
implant is inserted on the bone ends. This is done with a metal alloy
on the femur and plastic spacer on the tibia and patella (kneecap). This
creates a new, smooth cushion and a functioning joint that can reduce
or eliminate pain.
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