Articles About: Knee

Meniscus Repair

Related to: Knee, Surgical Procedures, Meniscus Repair

Meniscus tears are a frequent cause of pain in the knee. There is a meniscus of the inside of the knee (medial meniscus) and on the outside of the knee (lateral meniscus). Common complaints associated with meniscus tears are pain, "locking," and "catching" sensations.

Painful meniscus tears are commonly treated with minimally invasive arthroscopic repair. The "repair" can consist of removing the portion of the meniscus that is torn, better described as partial resection . A true "repair" involves securing the torn portion of the meniscus with suture or a device that combines specialized anchors and suture to allow the meniscus to heal. 

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Knee Physical Therapy

Related to: Knee, Physical Therapy

Supervised physical therapy is essential for the treatment of knee injuries. Therapy protocols have been developed for a variety of operative and non-operative treatment regimens.

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The Injured Worker - Knee

Related to: Knee, The Injured Worker

Dr. King specializes in the treatment of knee pathology in the injured worker. He offers the latest operative and non-operative techniques to help these patients recover from their work-related injury.

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