Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement Using OXFORD® Implant When appropriate, a partial knee replacement surgery can offer patients less surgical trauma and a faster recovery after surgery. Unlike total knee replacement surgery, this less invasive procedure replaces only the damaged or arthritic parts of the knee, using metal and plastic implants designed to potentially last […]
OATS Cartilage Repair Surgery
This repairs damaged articular cartilage in your knee. That’s a type of cartilage that covers and protects the ends of your bones. Repairing it helps you stay active. This surgery is usually done with an arthroscope (a tube-like device with a video camera and light).
Microfracture Drilling Procedure
Microfracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect This minimally-invasive procedure repairs damaged cartilage in the knee joint. Small holes are drilled into the bone at the base of the damaged area to stimulate the growth of healthy “scar” cartilage.
Meniscus Repair
Each of your knee joints is cushioned by two c-shaped wedges of cartilage. The two cushions in each knee are called the “menisci.” Individually, each cushion is called a “meniscus.” Certain motions, such as twisting the knee, can cause a meniscus to tear. In many cases, a torn meniscus can be treated with […]
Meniscal Transplant
This outpatient procedure is performed to replace lost or severely damaged meniscal cartilage in the knee joint. In a healthy knee, this cartilage is present in two c-shaped wedges called menisci. Each one is called a meniscus. These wedges help cushion and stabilize the knee. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia with […]
Joint Arthroscopy
If you have a joint problem, your surgeon may want to try arthroscopy. This lets your surgeon see inside your joint with a small, thin camera called an “arthroscope.” It can be used on any joint, but let’s see it in the knee.
Flouroscopic Knee Injection with Steroids
Fluoroscopic Guided Steroid Injection for Knee Pain This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy. Preparation The physician swabs the knee, injects a numbing medication and positions a special X-ray device called […]
Cartilage Repair
OrthoConnecticut offers state-of-the-art treatment by fellowship trained knee specialists, and the convenience of both surgery and follow-up care in a local setting. Repair and Treatment for Knee Cartilage Disorders When knee cartilage has been severely damaged due to injury, defect or a chronic condition, the cartilage can be replaced through a special technique […]
Prepatellar Bursa Aspiration
Understanding Prepatellar Bursa Aspiration This outpatient procedure relieves pain and swelling in the knee caused by bursitis, or inflammation of the bursa. The bursa is a fluid-filled sac between the skin and patella (commonly called the kneecap). Preparation In preparation for the procedure, the patient is positioned so that the knee can be […]
Regional Anesthesia for Knee Procedures
Regional anesthesia plays a pivotal role in modern medicine, particularly in knee procedures. This technique involves blocking sensation in a specific region of the body, allowing patients to remain conscious while experiencing pain relief during and after surgery. In the realm of knee procedures, regional anesthesia is instrumental in enhancing patient comfort and […]
ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
This procedure replaces a damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with a portion of hamstring tendon from the patient’s leg. The ACL connects the front top of the tibia (lower leg bone) to the rear bottom of the femur (thigh bone). The hamstring tendons attach the hamstring muscles to the lower leg.
ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
What is ACL Reconstruction? The anterior cruciate ligament, commonly called the ACL, is one of the ligaments that connects the femur to the tibia. During this procedure, a damaged ACL is replaced with a graft. The surgeon performs this procedure with the aid of an arthroscopic camera. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, […]
ACL Reconstruction
This procedure repairs your knee after a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (commonly called the “ACL”). This ligament is in the center of the knee. It helps anchor the femur to the tibia. This surgery can allow you to regain normal knee function.
Knee Fracture
What is a knee fracture? A knee fracture refers to a break in any of the bones that make up the knee joint, which includes the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and fibula (smaller bone in the lower leg). Knee fractures are serious injuries and often require surgery to heal. Over the long term, […]
Knee Joint Pain
Our knees bear the weight of our activities and movements, making them susceptible to various types of joint pain. Whether caused by injury, aging, or underlying conditions, knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, OrthoConnecticut’s team of skilled orthopedic surgeons and pain specialists are here to diagnose, treat, and provide […]
Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is a Tibial Plateau Fracture? A tibial plateau fracture is a break at the top of the shinbone (tibia), where it meets the knee joint. This area is critical for supporting body weight and allowing smooth movement of the knee. When the tibial plateau is fractured, it can damage the cartilage surface of […]
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
What Are Shin Splints? This is pain you feel in the front of one or both of your lower legs. It can be a problem for runners, dancers, gymnasts and other active people. Causes Shin splints is an overuse problem. It can develop when you increase your activity level or change your activity […]
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
This condition is a tear of the tendon that connects the patella to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh. The quadriceps muscle is used to straighten the leg from the bent position. A complete rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a disabling injury.