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Knee Arthroscopy

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Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem.

ACL Reconstruction

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn ACL ligament in your knee with a new ACL tissue graft obtained most commonly from your own body (autograft) or from a deceased donor (allograft).

Patellofemoral Stabilization / Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

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Patellofemoral stabilization is a broad term that refers to surgeries employed for stabilization (prevention of dislocation) of the patella for the treatment of patellofemoral instability.

Meniscal Surgery

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Meniscal surgery is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of torn or damaged meniscal tissues in the knee.

Knee Fracture Surgery

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A knee fracture is a broken bone or a crack in or around the joint of the knee. This can involve the tibia (shin bone), the kneecap (patella), or femur (thighbone) where they connect with the knee.

Knee Ligament Reconstruction

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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.

Revision ACL Reconstruction

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Revision ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction is a second surgery performed to correct a failed primary ACL reconstruction surgery.

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction

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Posterolateral corner injury is damage or injury to the structures of the posterolateral corner. The structures of the posterolateral corner include the lateral collateral ligament, the popliteus tendon, and the popliteo-fibular ligament.

Knee Trauma Reconstruction

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Knee trauma reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair a soft-tissue injury of the knee such as a torn ligament using a tissue graft or replacing the damaged bony surfaces of the knee joint with an artificial knee joint called a prosthesis.

LPFL Reconstruction

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LPFL reconstruction or lateral patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure employed to treat patients with severe patellofemoral instability.

LCL Reconstruction

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LCL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair torn or damaged lateral collateral ligament in the knee using a tissue graft taken from another part of the body, or from a donor.

ACL Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with patellar tendon is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with a patellar tendon.

MCL Reconstruction

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MCL reconstruction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a tendon graft is utilized to reconstruct the injured MCL.

ACL Reconstruction Procedure with Hamstring Tendon

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with hamstring tendon is a surgical procedure to replace the torn ACL with part of the hamstring tendon taken from your leg.

Meniscal Transplantation

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Meniscal transplantation is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged meniscus of the knee with healthy cartilage.

Quadriceps Tendon Repair

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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.

Knee Osteotomy

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Knee osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the upper part of shinbone (tibia) or lower part of thighbone (femur) is cut and realigned. It is usually performed in arthritic conditions affecting only one side of your knee.

Tibial Osteotomy

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High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the damaged site of an arthritic knee joint. It is usually performed in arthritic conditions affecting only one side of your knee and the aim is to take pressure off the damaged area and shift it to the other side of your knee with healthy cartilage. During the surgery, your surgeon will remove or add a wedge of bone either below or above the knee joint depending on the site of arthritic damage.

Cartilage Microfracture

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Cartilage microfracture is a surgical procedure performed to replace the worn-out articular cartilage with new cartilage.

Viscosupplementation

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Viscosupplementation refers to the injection of a hyaluronan preparation into the joint.

Knee Cartilage Restoration

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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 to the knee.

Intraarticluar Knee Injection

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Knee pain and stiffness can be disabling and difficult to treat. It can limit an individual’s lifestyle and negatively impact body image and emotional well-being.

Physical Therapy for Knee

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Physical therapy is an exercise program that helps you to improve movement, relieve pain, encourage blood flow for faster healing, and restore your physical function and fitness level.

Pre-op and Post-op Knee Guidelines

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Planning for your knee surgery prepares you for the operation and helps to ensure a smooth surgery and easier recovery.