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  • Knee Arthroscopy

    Knee 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 Reconstruction

    ACL Reconstruction

    The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope-like structure located in the center of the knee, running from the femur to the tibia. When this ligament tears, unfortunately, it does not heal on its own, and often leads to the feeling of instability in the knee.

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  • Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR)

    Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR)

    BEAR implant or Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) implant for ACL reconstruction is a novel FDA-approved technique used for the reconstruction of a torn or ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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  • Meniscectomy

    Meniscectomy

    Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure indicated in individuals with torn meniscus where the conservative treatments fail 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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  • Chondroplasty

    Chondroplasty

    Chondroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair and reshape damaged cartilage in a joint. The procedure involves smoothing degenerative cartilage and trimming any unstable flaps of cartilage.

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  • Partial Arthroscopic Meniscectomy

    Partial Arthroscopic Meniscectomy

    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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  • Intraarticluar Knee Injection

    Intraarticluar Knee Injection

    Intra-articular knee injections are usually recommended when the pain has not responded to traditional conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, activity modification, or ice therapy.

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  • Combined Hyaluronic Therapy for the Knee

    Combined Hyaluronic Therapy for the Knee

    Combined hyaluronic therapy is the process of injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) along with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into your knee to treat osteoarthritis.

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  • Arthroscopic Debridement

    Arthroscopic Debridement

    Arthroscopic debridement or a clean-up is a surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope. In this procedure, the cartilage or the bone that is damaged is removed using surgical instruments and the edges of the articular cartilage that are rough will be smoothened.

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  • Failed Meniscus Repair

    Failed Meniscus Repair

    A Failed meniscal repair may be suspected and can be confirmed by performing a repeat arthroscopy.

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  • Meniscal Transplantation

    Meniscal Transplantation

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

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  • Viscosupplementation

    Viscosupplementation

    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 Knee

    Physical Therapy for Knee

    For knee problems, physical therapy involves strengthening and stretching certain joints and muscles. Physical therapy for the knee is designed to improve the muscle strength of the knee and reduce pain.

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  • Joint Preserving Osteotomy

    Knee 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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  • Multiligament Reconstruction of the Knee

    Multiligament 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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  • Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries

    Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries

    Arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee ligament is a minimally invasive surgery performed through a few tiny incisions.

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  • PCL Reconstruction

    PCL Reconstruction

    PCL injuries are very rare and more difficult to detect than other knee ligament injuries. Cartilage injuries, bone bruises, and ligament injuries often occur in combination with PCL injuries.

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  • LCL Reconstruction

    LCL Reconstruction

    The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin set of tissues present on the outer side of the knee, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the fibula (bone of the lower leg). It provides stability as well as limits the sidewise rotation of the knee.

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  • ACL Reconstruction of Patellar Tendon

    ACL Reconstruction of Patellar Tendon

    Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patellar tendon is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with a patellar tendon. The goal of ACL reconstruction surgery is to tighten your knee and to restore its stability.

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  • ACL Reconstruction Procedure of Hamstring Tendon

    ACL Reconstruction Procedure of Hamstring Tendon

    Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction hamstring method is a surgical procedure to replace the torn ACL with part of the hamstring tendon taken from your leg.

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  • MCL Reconstruction

    MCL Reconstruction

    An injury to the MCL may occur as a result of direct impact to the knee. An MCL injury can result in a minor stretch (sprain), or a partial or complete tear of the ligament.

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  • Cartilage Replacement

    Cartilage Replacement

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

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  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

    Autologous 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 Meniscectomy

    Partial Meniscectomy

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

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  • Meniscal Surgery

    Meniscal Surgery

    A meniscus tear is the commonest knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. A sudden bend or twist in your knee can cause the meniscus to tear. This is a traumatic meniscal tear. The elderly are more prone to degenerative meniscal tears as the cartilage wears out and weakens with age.

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  • Revision ACL Reconstruction

    Knee

    Although rare, some times an ACL reconstruction can fail either from a new injury or from slow stretching out of the ligament which causes knee instability. In this case, your surgeon may recommend a revision ACL reconstruction in which a different graft is selected, new tunnels are created in the thigh bone and shin bone, and a new ACL graft is constructed.

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  • Patellar Realignment / Patellar Stabilization (MPFL Reconstruction)

    Knee

    Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure indicated in patients with patellar instability (multiple kneecap dislocations). Medial patellofemoral ligament is a band of tissue that extends from the medial femoral epicondyle to the superior aspect of the patella.

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