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To learn more about the services that we provide and to schedule an appointment with the best knee surgeon in Orange County, contact our office today. Your knees are the largest and most complex joints in your body. When you move, the knees will support the majority of your weight and keep your hips aligned.
- If you have a knee problem, living with the pain is not really living life to the fullest
- Whether your knee pain is the result of an injury, accident, arthritis, or illness; you don’t have to adapt to the discomfort nor live with the inconvenience
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There are various conditions that contribute to knee pain, including ailments in other parts of the lower body, such as the calves, thighs, and hips. While each case is unique, here are the most common pain sites, conditions, injuries, and surgical treatments related to knee pain.
Knee Pain Location Sites
–The most common area for knee pain is in the front of the knee and it is known as anterior knee pain. Pain at this site generally involves the kneecap.
–Another common injury area is at the inner side of the knee and it is known as medial knee pain. Injuries at this site involve the cartilage tears, the ligaments, and arthritis.
–Pain located at the back of the knee is referred to as posterior knee pain. The pain can be related to a cyst, torn cartilage, or arthritis.
–Pain at the outside of the knee is not as common a location as other areas surrounding the knee and it is referred to as lateral knee pain. The source of the pain is generally created by an irritation to ligaments, tendons, or the cartilage at the outer side of the knee.
–Pain within the kneecap involves the small bone located over the front portion of the knee joint and it is referred to as patella pain. Any leg movement means the kneecap also moves up and down. This places great stress on the kneecap, which can lead to injuries, dislocation, or a break.
Types of Knee Conditions
ARTHRITIS: Erosion of the cartilage that lines the knee, leaving the area with bone on bone fraction.
BURSITIS: Inflammation of one or more of the 15 small fluid sacs, called bursa, located between bones and muscles.
OSTEOCHONDRITIS DISSECANS: Blood supply to the bone is reduced and results in bone or cartilage fragments that weaken and break off.
OSGOOD SCHLATTERS: Friction in the knee when bones develop faster than muscles during growth spurts in adolescents.
RUNNER’S KNEE: Pain at the front of the knee and the kneecap. Besides excessive pressure from running, it can be related to muscle imbalance and flat feet.
CHONDROMALACIA PATELLA: Cartilage damage to the back of the kneecap.
PREPATELLAR BURSITIS: Swelling of the prepatellar bursa due to prolonged kneeling or a blow to the front of the knee.
PATELLAR TENDONITIS: Pain just beneath the kneecap caused by patellar tendon strain from excessive kicking or jumping.
Knee Injuries
Knee injuries are classified into four separate groupings with damage to: cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and the kneecap. Knee injuries are most common in those who are active, such as runners or other athletes. For example, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common knee injury.
Types of Knee Surgeries
While there are numerous surgical procedures available for knee repairs and replacements, your orthopedic surgeon, the best knee surgeon in Orange County, will select the most beneficial operation for your personal condition. Here are the most common forms of knee surgeries:
ACL RECONSTRUCTION: This surgery repairs a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a condition that most commonly affects athletes, and it requires the use replacement tissue from your body or from a donor.
PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT: Also referred to as Unicompartmental Knee Replacement, this surgery is for individuals with osteoarthritis damage effecting only one area of the knee. The damaged section is removed and the area is repaired with metal and plastic materials.
LATERAL RELEASE: This surgery realigns an abnormally positioned kneecap.
MICROFRACTURE: This surgery is used to repair damaged cartilage by promoting a supply of blood that will stimulate growth and replacement of the damaged cartilage.
TENDON REPAIR: This surgery is used to repair ruptured patellar and quadriceps tendons.
MENISCUS: There are three separate surgical procedures involving the meniscus cartilage: (1) Meniscectomy is surgery to completely remove the damaged cartilage; (2) Meniscus Repair is surgery applied to a tear on the outer side of the meniscus; (3) Meniscus Transplant is surgery to replace damaged cartilage with cartilage from a donor.
Recovery After Surgery
Both the hospital or clinic and your orthopedic surgeon will provide you with complete instructions for: caring for your surgery site; preparing your home environment for comfort and ease while recuperating; physical therapy; home exercises; taking medications; dietary recommendations; making follow up appointments; and returning to work or resuming daily activities. If is important to follow the steps provided by your doctor carefully in order to help minimize complications and to encourage recovery. In many cases, your surgery can be performed at our outpatient center, which leads to a shorter recovery.
To learn more about how the best knee surgeon in Orange County can help you enjoy pain free mobility and all of the activities that you typically enjoy, contact our office today to schedule an appointment for your first consultation.
