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Types of Knee Surgery

ACL Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. The torn ligament is removed from the knee before the graft is inserted in an arthroscopic procedure.

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Lateral Release
Lateral Release

Yes the arthroscopic lateral release is done to make the physical therapy work more efficiently. Failing to perform physical therapy will delay, and possibly prevent the eventual improvement from the surgery. This means more knee pain, fatigue, weakness and swelling for a longer time period.

Meniscectomy
Meniscectomy

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. Most of the time, rest, ice, and pain meds are enough to help you feel better. But if they don’t work, you may need surgery. Find out what is involved and when you’ll be on the road to feeling better.

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Meniscus Repair
Meniscus Repair

A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. Most of the time, rest, ice, and pain meds are enough to help you feel better. But if they don’t work, you may need surgery.

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Meniscus Transplant
Meniscus Transplant

Meniscus transplant or replacement surgery is considered for patients with persistent knee pain, and swelling which occured after previous surgery to remove a torn meniscus. The meniscus is very important to preserve cushioning within the knee joint.

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Microfracture
Microfracture

Knee microfracture surgery. Knee microfracture surgery is a common procedure used to repair damaged knee cartilage. Cartilage helps cushion and cover the area where bones meet in the joints.

Plica Removal
Plica Removal

Knee Surgery: Synovial Painful Plica Removal. A minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure to relieve pain and swelling in the knee. The synovium membrane is found in joints like your knee and shoulder. This thin membrane surrounds the inner lining of your joint and may have folds and fringes.

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Tendon Repair
Tendon Repair

Tendon repair surgery may be helpful for people who have tendon injuries that are making it difficult for them to move a joint or are very painful. Common reasons for tendon repair surgery Tendon repair is done to bring back normal movement to a joint.