The most common knee injuries include fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears. Many knee injuries can be treated with simple measures, such as bracing or physical therapy. Others may require surgery to correct.| 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
During arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera called an "arthroscope" into your damaged joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A meniscal transplant replaces the damaged knee meniscus with donor cartilage. Meniscal transplants are not right for everyone. If you already have arthritis in your knee, a meniscal transplant may not help you. But for a select group of people, meniscal transplants can offer significant pain relief.| 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 article discusses the 9 most common causes of crackling, popping, creaking, and other symptoms in the knees — including when you should see a doctor to have them checked out.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During the past several years, much has been written about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential effectiveness in the treatment of some injuries. Although it is not exactly clear how PRP works, laboratory studies have shown that it can potentially speed up the healing process in some injuries.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
The most common knee injuries include fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears. Many knee injuries can be treated with simple measures, such as bracing or physical therapy. Others may require surgery to correct.| orthoinfo.aaos.org