Knees

Preparing for knee replacement surgery

Preparing for knee replacement surgery involves establishing relationships – with a physical therapist, with your insurance company, and with the surgery…

Too old for knee replacement surgery?

Too old for knee replacement surgery? Nonsense! Each year, over 580,000 people in the U.S. undergo total knee…

Torn meniscus

A torn meniscus makes itself known in unusual ways. Has your knee “locked up”? Is your knee swollen and painful?…

Meniscus tears

Meniscus tears are common injuries among athletes and aging adults. In your knee joint, between your shinbone (tibia) and your…

Hamstring injuries

Hamstring injuries sideline many an athlete. The hamstrings are the big group of muscles and tendons in the back of…

Partial knee replacement vs. total knee replacement

Partial knee replacement or total knee replacement? Which do you need? Not every patient suffering from knee osteoarthritis needs to…

Articular cartilage

Articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones in your knee joint. Articular cartilage has a smooth, slippery surface that…

Surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis should be considered when other efforts to treat your pain fail to bring relief.

Arthroscopy