Knee Ligament Injuries are
common. After all, the knee is the largest
joint in the body and essential for movement.
The knee's ligaments function very much
like strands of rope that hold the knee
in place. When these are injured, knee
stability is compromised.
Torn Meniscus is a
tear in the wedge of cartilage that makes
a "C" curve at the inside and
outside of each knee. It is an important
part of the knee, since it performs a
stabilizing function. It is frequently
damaged by athletes in contact sports,
who may tear the meniscus by twisting
the knee.
Knee Replacement Surgery may
be contemplated by your doctor if your
knee hasn't substantially improved with
other treatments such as cortisone injections,
physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.
Recommendations for surgery are based
on a patient's pain and disability, not
age.
Knee Arthroscopy
Signs that you may be a candidate for this
procedure include persistent pain, swelling,
catching, or the knee simply giving-way
unexpectedly when you put weight on it.
Arthroscopic
surgery allows an orthopedic
surgeon to diagnose and treat knee disorders
by using tiny incisions and a pencil-sized
instrument called an arthroscope. The fiber
optics in this instrument allow the surgeon
to see inside the knee and to remove or
repair damaged tissues.
