Siskiyou Physical Therapy in Grants Pass

What is it: A knee fracture can be a break of any of the bones around the knee, Femur (thigh bone), Patella (kneecap), and Tibia (shin bone) Important Facts: There are many causes of a fracture around the knee. A very common cause is a car accident. A blow to the knee during almost any […]

What is it: After total knee replacement surgery, some people develop joint stiffness, which is also called a joint contracture. Contractures cause the envelope of the knee (called the capsule) to stiffen and become rigid so the patient can no longer move their knee the way they used to. After stretching and other exercises, only […]

What is it: Also called “wear and tear” arthritis or degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the progressive breakdown of the joints’ natural shock absorbers. Important Facts: The symptoms of osteoarthritis tend to develop slowly. You may notice pain or soreness when you move certain joints or when you’ve been inactive for a prolonged period. […]

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, […]

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 […]