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Knee

  • Knee AnatomyKnee Anatomy

    The knee is a complex joint made up of different structures including bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. They all work together to maintain normal function and provide stability to the knee during movement.

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Conditions

  • Knee ArthritisKnee Arthritis

    Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface or cartilage wears out.

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  • Knee PainKnee Pain

    Knee pain is a common condition affecting individuals from different age groups.

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  • Knee InjuryKnee Injury

    Pain, swelling and stiffness are the common symptoms of any damage or injury to the knee. If care is not taken during the initial phases of injury, it may lead to joint damage that may end up destroying your knee.

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  • Knee FracturesKnee Fractures

    A fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.  In younger individuals, these fractures are caused from high energy injuries, as from a motor vehicle accident.

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  • Meniscal TearsMeniscal Tears

    Meniscus tear is the commonest knee injury in athletes, especially those involved in contact sports.

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  • Ligament InjuriesLigament Injuries

    The knee joint is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It enables various movements but is also susceptible to overuse and sports injuries. The common ligament injuries include ACL tear, MCL tear and PCL tear.

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Procedures

  • Knee ArthroscopyKnee Arthroscopy

    Knee Arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem.

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  • Total Knee ArthroplastyTotal Hip Arthroplasty

    Total knee arthroplasty, also called total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts.

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  • Unicompartmental Knee ReplacementTotal Hip Arthroplasty

    Unicompartmental knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgery in which only the damaged compartment of the knee is replaced with an implant. It is also called a partial knee replacement.

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  • Cortisone InjectionCortisone Injection

    Cortisone is a corticosteroid released by the adrenal gland in response to stress and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.

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  • ViscosupplementationViscosupplementation

    Viscosupplementation refers to the injection of a hyaluronan preparation into the joint.

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  • Knee Fracture/ORIFKnee fracture/ORIF

    A knee fracture is a break in the continuity of bone within the knee. This can involve the tibia (shinbone), kneecap (patella), or femur (thigh bone).

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