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In a knee osteotomy, either the tibia (shinbone) or femur (thighbone) is cut and then reshaped to relieve pressure on the knee joint. Knee osteotomy is used when a patient has early-stage osteoarthritis that has damaged just one side of the knee.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Meniscus repair is an alternative to “trimming” (partial meniscectomy) for some patients with meniscus tears. It is often performed in patients who are young and involved in sports or other physically demanding recreational activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
If you break a bone in your leg or foot, have a procedure on your knee or lower leg, or suffer a stroke, your doctor may recommend that you use a walking aid while you are healing or recovering. This resource offers tips on using crutches, a cane, or a walker safely.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During knee arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This knee rehabilitation exercise program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your knee to help reduce stress on your knee joint. Strong muscles help your knee joint absorb shock.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This video provides information about the causes and symptoms of meniscus tears, surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, and what to expect during recovery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In unicompartmental knee replacement (also called partial knee replacement) only a portion of the knee is resurfaced with metal and plastic components. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients whose disease is limited to just one area of the knee.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of treatments that can help relieve joint pain and improve functioning.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and the major types that affect the knee are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are many treatment options to help relieve pain and stay active.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
If simple treatments like medications and using walking supports no longer relieve knee arthritis symptoms, you may want to consider surgery. Knee replacement surgery is an effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume everyday activities.| orthoinfo.aaos.org