The knees are strong, sturdy, and complex joints made up of many parts. The complexities of the knees can make them unreliable or vulnerable to injuries. Whether you are performing regular exercise, kneeling frequently during gardening and chores around the house, or have joint issues in your family, there are many ways that your knees can become susceptible to injuries. Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and bracing can treat some common knee injuries, but others may require surgery for repair. No matter what our team decides, we will be sure to give you the information, education, and support throughout the way.
Knee Conditions & Procedures
Knee Conditions and Procedures
Meniscus and Cartilage Injuries
Many athletes who play contact sports understand meniscus tears are a common knee injury. Although they are a common sports injury, meniscus tears can affect people of any age. A tear in the meniscus cartilage can be caused by twisting, sudden stops, or heavy lifting. Meniscus tears can be treated with rehabilitation, but surgery may be necessary for a full repair of the cartilage.
ACL Injuries
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear is another very common knee injury. An ACL sprain or tear is often recognized after a loud “pop” noise occurs or a “popping” sensation can be felt in the knee. Pain and swelling, limitation of movement, and feelings of instability are frequently reported symptoms of an ACL tear. Athletes who participate in sports like soccer, football, and basketball where players quickly change direction are more likely to injure their ACL. If you have damaged your ACL, you may require surgery to regain full function of your knee. Treatment will depend on the severity of your injury and your activity level.
Arthritis with Total and Partial Knee Replacement
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Any joint in the body can be affected by arthritis, but it is prevalent in the knees. Knee arthritis can pose difficulties for everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. When non-surgical alternatives have been exhausted, joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective option to relieve pain and help you resume normal activities. We utilize state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques and all forms of navigational systems including MRI, CT scanning robotic, and augmented reality technologies to offer “custom joint replacement” unique to everyone.
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Medical-Legal
Independent Medical Examinations: IME’s are performed to determine the cause, extent and medical treatment of a work-related or other injuries where liability is at issue. An Independent Medical Examination may be conducted at the request of an employer and/ or an insurance carrier to obtain an independent opinion of the clinical status of the individual. There is no doctor/patient relationship established, no medical treatment is rendered. Dr. Perkins is available for IME’s of the Knees and Shoulders.