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  • Knee ArthroscopyKnee Arthroscopy

    Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem. It is a relatively safe procedure and you will usually be discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.

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  • ACL ReconstructionACL Reconstruction

    ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure. With recent advances in arthroscopic surgery, it can now be performed with minimal incision and low complication rates.

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  • Knee Cartilage RestorationKnee Cartilage Restoration

    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.

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  • Meniscal SurgeryMeniscal Surgery

    Meniscal surgery is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of torn or damaged meniscal tissues in the knee. It is mostly performed as a minimally invasive keyhole procedure.

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  • Patellofemoral Knee ReplacementPatellofemoral Knee Replacement

    Traditionally, arthritis in only one compartment of the knee is treated by partial knee replacement surgery. Patellofemoral knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgical option performed in the patellofemoral compartment only, preserving the knee parts not damaged by arthritis as well as the stabilizing anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL).

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  • Meniscus ReplacementMeniscus Replacement

    Meniscus replacement is a surgical procedure performed to replace a torn or damaged meniscus in the knee. 

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  • Cartilage ReplacementCartilage Replacement

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

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  • PCL ReconstructionPCL Reconstruction

    PCL reconstruction surgery is a procedure to correct torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the knee using a tissue graft taken from another part of the body, or from a donor.

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  • Knee Ligament ReconstructionPosterolateral Instability

    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.

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  • Posterolateral Corner (PLC) ReconstructionPosterolateral Instability

    A posterolateral corner is a complex arrangement of multiple ligaments, tendons, muscles and a joint capsule in your knee. It is located on the outside back corner of the knee.

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  • Revision Knee Ligament ReconstructionPosterolateral Instability

    Revision knee ligament reconstruction is a complex surgical procedure performed to address failures or to correct the undesirable consequences of primary reconstruction surgery on your knee.

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  • Posterolateral Corner ReconstructionPosterolateral Corner Reconstruction

    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. Injuries to the posterolateral corner most often occur with athletic trauma, motor-vehicle accidents, and falls.

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  • LCL ReconstructionLCL Reconstruction

    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.

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  • MCL ReconstructionPosterolateral Instability

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

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  • LPFL ReconstructionLPFL Reconstruction

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

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  • Medial Patellofemoral Ligament ReconstructionMedial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

    The medial patellofemoral ligament is a band of tissue that extends from the femoral medial epicondyle to the superior aspect of the patella. It is a major ligament that stabilizes the patella and helps in preventing patellar subluxation (partial dislocation) or dislocation. 

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  • Quadriceps Tendon RepairQuadriceps Tendon Repair

    Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap.

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  • Knee Fracture SurgeryKnee Fracture Surgery

    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.

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  • MeniscectomyMeniscectomy

    Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure indicated in individuals with torn meniscus where the conservative treatments are a failure to relieve the pain and other symptoms. Meniscectomy is recommended based on the ability of meniscus to heal, patient’s age, health status, and activity level.

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  • Distal Realignment ProceduresDistal Realignment Procedures

    Distal realignment procedures, also known as tibial tubercle transfer (TTT) procedures, are performed to reposition the kneecap after subluxation or dislocation by realigning the tendon under the kneecap to the underlying tibial tubercle.

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  • Partial Arthroscopic MeniscectomyDistal Realignment Procedures

    Partial arthroscopic meniscectomy is a procedure to remove the damaged part of a meniscus in the knee joint with the help an arthroscope. The meniscus is a C-shaped disc of cartilage between your thighbone and shinbone. There are 2 menisci in each knee. They act as shock absorbers and provide stability to the joint.

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  • Patellofemoral RealignmentPosterolateral Instability

    Patellofemoral realignment is a surgical procedure performed to treat symptomatic patellofemoral instability that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment measures.

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  • Failed Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ReconstructionPosterolateral Instability

    A revision ACL reconstruction is considered after determining the exact cause for the initial failure. Repeat surgery is performed to improve graft stability and address other comorbidities such as infection and arthrofibrosis. Various alternative techniques, fixatives, and grafts are carefully considered for the revision reconstruction to correct failures of the primary surgery.

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  • Failed Meniscus RepairFailed Meniscus Repair

    The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage that functions as a cushion between the long bones of the shin and thigh.

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  • Lateral LengtheningPosterolateral Instability

    Lateral lengthening, also known as lateral retinacular lengthening or release, is a surgical procedure to release a tightened lateral retinaculum on the outer aspect of the knee.

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  • Meniscal TransplantationMeniscal Transplantation

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

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  • Prior MeniscectomyPosterolateral Instability

    Meniscectomy involves the total or partial removal of the damaged or torn meniscus. It is indicated for horizontal and flap tears, and moderate to large tears at the outer edge of the meniscus. The procedure is performed under regional or general anesthesia, using arthroscopy or open surgery.

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  • Tibial Eminence FractureTibial Eminence Fracture

    The tibia or shin bone is a major bone of the leg which connects the knee to the ankle. A fracture or break in the upper part of the tibia is known as a proximal tibial fracture and commonly occurs just below the knee joint.

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  • ORIF of the Knee FractureORIF of the Knee Fracture

    ORIF refers to open reduction and internal fixation. It is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of a fracture not amenable to non-surgical conservative treatment.

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  • Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone (BPTB) AutograftPosterolateral Instability

    ACL reconstruction with BPTP autograft is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with an autograft containing patellar tendon and bony attachments. The new ACL is harvested from the patellar tendon that connects the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia). The goal of the surgery is to tighten your knee and to restore its stability.

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  • Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone (BPTB) AllograftPosterolateral Instability

    ACL reconstruction with BPTP allograft is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with an allograft containing patellar tendon and bony attachments. The goal of the surgery is to tighten your knee and to restore its stability.

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  • Hamstring AutograftPosterolateral Instability

    An autograft refers to using organ or tissue (bone, cartilage, tendon or skin) from the same person to transplant elsewhere on their body.

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  • Hamstring AllograftPosterolateral Instability

    ACL reconstruction hamstring allograft method is a surgical procedure to replace the torn ACL with hamstring allograft. The goal of ACL reconstruction surgery is to tighten your knee and restore its stability.

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  • Knee OsteotomyKnee Osteotomy

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

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  • High Tibial OsteotomyHigh Tibial Osteotomy

    High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the damaged site of an arthritic knee joint.

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  • Tibial Tubercle OsteotomyPosterolateral Instability

    Tibial tubercle osteotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed along with other procedures to treat patellar instability, patellofemoral pain, and osteoarthritis.

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  • Distal Femoral OsteotomyDistal Femoral Osteotomy

    An osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting of bone. The distal femur is part of the femur (thighbone) just above the knee joint. Distal femoral osteotomy is performed to correct knee alignment which can lead to excessive loading and degeneration of one side of the knee joint.

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  • Multiligament Reconstruction of the KneeMultiligament Reconstruction of the Knee

    Multiligament knee reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair or replace two or more damaged ligaments of the knee joint. The surgery can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

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  • Patellar Tendon RepairPatellar Tendon Repair

    Patellar tendon repair is the surgery performed to reattach the torn tendon to the kneecap and to restore normal function in the affected leg.

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  • Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament InjuriesArthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries

    Arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct a torn knee ligament by replacing the ligament with a healthy tendon tissue using an arthroscope.

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  • Autologous Chondrocyte ImplantationAutologous Chondrocyte Implantation

    Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a procedure to treat the articular cartilage defects of the knee. This procedure is effective for treating small areas of cartilage damage that causes pain and swelling and restricts range of motion. Autologous chondrocyte implantation is not indicated if you have advanced arthritis of the knee.

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  • Partial MeniscectomyPartial Meniscectomy

    Partial meniscectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the torn portion of the meniscus from the knee joint.

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  • Cartilage MicrofracturePosterolateral Instability

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

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  • Pharmacological Interventions for Knee InjuriesPharmacological Interventions for Knee Injuries

    Pharmacological interventions include medicinal preparations such as pain-relieving capsules or injections.

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  • Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve BlockPosterolateral Instability

    The genicular nerves are nerves surrounding your knee joint that are responsible for the transmission of pain impulses. Knee disorders causing excessive pain can be treated by blocking the genicular nerves from transmitting nerve impulses. The procedure may be performed under the guidance of ultrasound imaging.

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  • Intraarticluar Knee InjectionPosterolateral Instability

    An intra-articular knee injection is a very effective form of treatment where medicine is delivered directly into the knee joint with the primary objective of relieving pain from conditions such as arthritis.

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  • ViscosupplementationViscosupplementation

    Viscosupplementation refers to the injection of a hyaluronan preparation into the joint. Hyaluronan is a natural substance present in the joint fluid that assists in lubrication. It allows the smooth movement of the cartilage-covered articulating surfaces of the joint.

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  • Physical Therapy for KneePosterolateral Instability

    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.

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