Orthopedics

Knee See All  Knee Pain and Problems in Knee Common knee problems include sprains, strains, torn cartilage, and arthritis....more  Torn Meniscus in Knee Between the bones of the knees are 2 crescent-shaped disks of connective tissue, called menisci, which also act as shock absorbers to cushion the lower part of the leg from the weight of the rest of the body. Meniscus tears can happen when twisting while bearing weight. ...more  Knee Ligament Injuries in Knee Learn about the 4 major ligaments of the knee, and about common injuries, symptoms, and treatment. ...more  Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems in Knee To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms. ...more  Treatment Plans in Knee For most orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be appropriate....more  Arthroscopy in Knee Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. ...more  Joint Replacement Surgery in Knee Joint replacement is a surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. ...more  Baker Cyst in Knee A Baker cyst (popliteal cyst) is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee....more  Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Knee Iliotibial band syndrome (often called IT band syndrome) is a health problem that causes pain on the outside of the knee. It mostly commonly happens in athletes, especially distance runners, or those new to exercise. Read on to learn more. ...more  Knee Pain in Knee Knee pain is very common, especially in highly active people who put a lot of pressure on their knees, such as runners. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Bone Bruise in Knee A bone bruise is a traumatic injury to a bone that is less severe than a bone fracture....more  Knee Replacement Surgery in Knee When your knee is badly damaged by disease or injury, an artificial knee replacement may be considered. During knee replacement surgery, your joint surfaces are replaced by prostheses. These are plastic and metal parts that are used to replace your joint surfaces. Read on to learn more. ...more