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In short: Jiffy Knee Surgery: This is a muscle-sparing procedure that uses small incisions. Jiffy Knee Benefits: The benefits include less pain, faster recovery, and a quicker return to daily life. Making a Decision: Consulting a surgeon is key to choosing between Jiffy Knee and other options. Jiffy Knee surgery is a modern method for…
In short: Nonsurgical Relief for Knee Bursitis: Rest, therapy, and medication can reduce pain and swelling. Safe Treatment Options: Physical therapy, activity change, and injections are safe options for knee bursitis treatment. When Surgery May Help: Surgery helps in severe cases or when infections do not respond to other treatments. Most approaches to knee…
A torn ligament in the knee is a serious injury that can impact your ability to move and perform everyday tasks. Whether caused by sports, an accident, or a misstep, the damage it creates can be painful and frustrating. This blog will guide you through effective treatments for a torn ligament in the knee and…
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common condition that affects millions of people around the world. If you have ongoing knee pain, stiffness, or trouble moving, you know how much this condition can affect your daily life. In the past, treatment options were mostly limited to medications, physical therapy, or surgery. This article…
Minimally invasive knee surgery is an innovation that offers a range of benefits over traditional open surgery. Through it, orthopedic surgeons can replace part or the entire knee joint without needing to make a large incision. They can also make repairs to damaged ligaments in the knee, resulting in less post-operative pain for the patient,…
Our knee has small fluid-filled sacs that ensure less friction between the parts of the knee joints, like skin and tendon, and tendon and bone. These sacs are called bursae. Excessive pressure on these sacs – either from a direct blow or repetitive use – causes inflammation and swelling of the bursae, a condition known…
Knee tendonitis or jumper’s knee is when the tendon of the knee that connects your kneecap(patella) to the top of your shinbone(tibia), gets inflamed and becomes painful. Repetitive movements of your knee joint, as in some sports, like basketball and volleyball,that involve jumping, can irritate the knee tendon, leading to knee tendonitis. This means athletes…
Knee surgery encompasses many different types of procedures, from knee ligament construction to knee replacement. Whichever type of knee procedure you are undergoing, you need to do some preparation for the day, and the following days, weeks, or months that you will be in recovery. Before your scheduled knee surgery, the orthopedic surgeon should discuss…
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Bursitis of the knee is a condition that results from inflammation of one or more bursae in the knee. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs located near the large joints throughout the body that act as cushions and help reduce friction between soft tissues. The knee has several bursae, and when they are inflamed, they cause…
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