What is it: Knee meniscus disorders involve the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus, which are two pads of cartilage in the knee between the femoral and tibial condyles (the joint surfaces of the femur and tibia). The most common disorder is a tear of the meniscus. Important Facts: The outcome of meniscectomy is usually good, […]
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Total Knee Replacements
What is it: A surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Important Facts: The primary indication for total knee arthroplasty is to relieve pain caused by severe arthritis. The pain should be significant and disabling. – Knee replacement patients tend to remain active 20 years after […]
Arthroscopic Repairs
What is it: Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that allows orthopedic surgeons to assess – and in most cases, treat – a range of conditions affecting the knee joint. During the procedure, the orthopedic surgeon makes small incisions or portals in the affected joint, and then inserts a tiny camera and fiber optics […]