Knee Care
The knee is a joint that unites the thigh with the rest of the leg and is a system of moving parts consisting of cartilage, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The knee is also a hinge that provides our body with the strength to run, squat, jump, and turn. However, the knee is vulnerable to a number of injuries and conditions because of its inability to rotate in every direction. To read more about knee conditions, click here.
At OrthoNorCal Orthopedic Specialists, our orthopedic knee surgeons have extensive education and training in performing specialized knee procedures. Common techniques our knee surgeons perform include total knee replacement, knee revision, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee arthroplasty, meniscal repair, ACL and PCL reconstruction, ligament repair and reconstruction, and cartilage repair and transplantation among many others.
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Knee Educational Articles
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Anatomy Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect the ends of bones together. The collateral ligaments, located on either side of the knee, limit side to side motion of the knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is found on the side of...
ACL Tears
Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee, and it is most frequently injured during an athletic activity. Sports are becoming an increasingly important part of day-to-day life in the United States,...
Potential Complications Following Knee Replacement Surgery
As with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. some of the most common complications following knee replacement are thrombophlebitis, infection, stiffness and loosening. This is not intended to be complete list of the possible...