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
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee
If you are showing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in the knee, you may first notice a swelling around and below the knee joint. The knee joint may be stiff in the morning due to lack of movement when sleeping, but may get better with activity throughout...
Viscosupplementation for the Knee
Introduction The human knee will bend an average of 1 million times in one year. To aid in all that movement, the knee is filled with a substance called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber to cushion the knee joint....
Knee Arthritis: Assistive Devices to Help Patients With Arthritis Pain
If you suffer from knee arthritis, everyday activities such as getting dressed in the morning, going up stairs and even using the shower can be difficult. There are many assistive devices available that may make your life easier and more productive. Your...