Knee Surgery

Symptoms of Knee Pain

Knee problems that require knee surgeon can begin as common knee pain symptoms and progress to move severe conditions if left untreated.  Knee pain may include such symptoms as stiffness, swelling, weakness, instability when putting weight on the knee, or inability to straighten the knee.  Sometimes, knee injuries caused by playing sports or twisting or turning the knee wrong while walking can also cause knee damage and pain.  If you experience any of these signs of knee problems, be sure to visit your local orthopedic specialist at AICA Orthopedics who can diagnose and treat knee pain.

What Conditions Can Knee Surgery Treat?

Knee surgery at AICA Orthopedics may be required to correct several different types of knee injuries or conditions.  A torn meniscus, which is a wedge of cartilage in the knee to provide cushion and support between the patella, can be corrected with knee surgery.  Although opening up the knee full to repair a meniscus injury isn’t ideal and can require a longer recovery, this type of repair will restore the function of the knee and offers improved long term results for a better prognosis and a successful outcome.  Another knee injury can involve a knee dislocation.  The kneecap is designed to move up and down within a set of cartilage.  But sometimes the kneecap will dislocate from the groove, causing extreme pain, especially when bending the knee joint.  When this happens, a lateral release knee surgery can correct the problem.  A lateral release knee surgery loosens the ligaments that pull the kneecap out of place.  Our experienced knee surgeons at AICA Orthopedics can help you determine if you are a good candidate for a lateral release procedure.  Another type of knee surgery that you may require is a knee replacement surgery.  The knee is one of the most used joints in the body as we use it for every part of movement such as sitting, standing, walking, running, and getting around.  Wear and tear over time can take a toll on this joint.  As cartilage wears down, the bones begin rubbing together, causing extreme pain.  Replacing the knee joint can bring about relief from arthritis pain.  Depending on the severity of the condition, your AICA Orthopedics knee surgeon might recommend a partial or total knee replacement.  Guaranteed, our highly experienced knee surgeons at AICA Orthopedics will provide an accurate diagnosis as well as a thorough treatment plan that may include knee surgery to address knee pain.

Treat Your Knee Pain at AICA Orthopedics

If you have ever had to go to a doctor’s appointment, then head to a lab for imaging services, then go back to the doctor to discuss results, then see a specialist to talk about treatment, you know the hassle that comes with treating chronic pain or injury.  But at AICA Orthopedics, we can treat your knee pain all in one convenient location.  Our orthopedics specialists utilize on-site imaging technology such as MRI scans or X Rays to take an in-depth look at the cause of knee pain.  Upon an accurate diagnosis, they then work with all types of AICA Orthopedics specialists to provide comprehensive treatment from initial diagnosis to full recovery.  Our on-site knee surgeons, pain management specialists, or physical therapists will work with you to ensure you receive the care you need to make a full recovery after knee surgery.  There’s no more complicated appointments or shuffling your schedule to make multiple appointments at different locations work for your time frame.  At AICA Orthopedics, we offer the convenience of everything all in one place and will work with you and your schedule to see your needs are met.  Call us today to schedule an appointment and see for yourself the advantage of expert care and high-quality orthopedic services at one convenient AICA Orthopedics location.