Knee

Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals of various age groups.  It not only affects movement but also impacts your quality of life.  An injury or disease of the knee joint or any structure surrounding the knee can result in knee pain.  A precise diagnosis of the underlying cause is important to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Watch Video

The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.  Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface or cartilage wears out.  This surface can wear out for several reasons; often the definite cause is not known.

Trauma is any injury caused during physical activity, motor vehicle accidents, electric shock, or other activities.  Sports trauma or sports injuries refer to injuries caused while playing indoor or outdoor sports and exercising.  Sports trauma can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.

Complex knee injuries occur when two or more of the ligaments in the knee are damaged or torn.  The knee is made up of four main ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL).

Knee problems may arise if any of these structures get injured by overuse or suddenly during sports activities.  Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee.

There are two wedge-shaped cartilage pieces present between the thighbone and the shinbone each called a meniscus.  The meniscus stabilize the knee joint and act as shock absorbers.

Patellar injuries can be caused by a number of factors.  Overuse, or sports related activity, can cause stress to the patellar tendon leading to tendon injuries, instability or dislocation.

Total knee joint replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with an artificial prosthesis.

Computer-Navigated joint replacements are cutting-edge operations that provide enhanced visual and spatial information, which leads to improved alignment and better soft tissue balancing.  Replacement through computer navigation provides information and guidance to the surgeon for precise positioning of implants.

Revision knee replacement surgery becomes necessary when a previous joint replacement has failed.  Whether it’s due to loosening, wear, or infection, the existing implant components are removed, bone loss and soft tissue issues are addressed and a new prosthesis is placed.

Knee ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair or replace damaged ligaments of the knee joint.  The surgery can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

Meniscal surgery is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of torn or damaged meniscal tissues in the knee.  It is mostly performed as a minimally invasive keyhole procedure.

Knee arthroscopy is keyhole surgery performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat various joint conditions.  It is a minimally invasive and relatively safe surgical procedure to view the inner knee and verify any damage, tears or conditions.  You will usually be discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.

Knee cartilage restoration is a surgical technique to repair damaged articular cartilage in the knee joint by stimulating new growth of cartilage or by transplanting cartilage into areas with defects in order to relieve pain and restore normal function of the knee.

Patellar tendon repair is the surgery performed to reattach the torn tendon to the kneecap and to restore normal function in the affected leg.

Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap.  The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg.  The quadricep muscles are the muscles located in the front of the thigh.

The knee is a complex joint which consists of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that make joint movements easy and at the same time it is more susceptible to various kinds of injuries.  Knee problems may arise if any of these structures get injured by overuse or suddenly during sports activities.  Injuries to the knee can be caused by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, traumatic injuries, and sports injuries.