KNEE
Knee pain is a very frequent complaint among patients that visit the Orthopaedic office. Car Accidents (MVA), slip and fall injuries, work related injuries and athletic injuries can cause knee pain. The knee is a complex joint that have multiple structures that can be damage at the time of the injury including the bones, meniscus, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. The symptoms can include knee pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness, instability (feeling that the knee gives out).
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Tendinitis
Jumpers Knee
Arthritis
Sprains
Fractures
Quadricep Tendon Tears
Patellar Tendon Tears
Meniscal Tear
Ligament Injuries
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear
MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) Tear
LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) Tear
PCL (Posterior Collateral Ligament) Tear
Cartilage Injury
Treatment
Treatment options for these injuries include physical therapy, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications. Some patients will require a surgical intervention to fix their problem. The surgical options include a arthroscopic surgery, which is performed through a small incision, a miniature high definition camera is introduce inside the joint and the surgeon can visualize the anatomical structures and diagnose and treat the injuries. This minimally invasive technique helps the patient to recovery quick and get back to normal activities as soon as possible.