Knee Injury
Common conditions of the knee include: (Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopedic connection website of Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
Broken Bones and Injury
Fractures
- Femur (Thighbone) Fractures in Adults
- Femur (Thighbone) Fractures in Children
- Growth Plate Fractures
- Proximal Tibia Fractures
- Shinbone (Tibia) Fractures
- Stress Fractures
Tears and Instability
- Unstable knee cap
- Ligament Injuries of the Knee
- Meniscus Tear
- PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament ) Tear
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear
Pain Syndromes
Diseases and Syndromes
- Bowed Legs
- Bursitis of the Knee: Goosefoot (Pes Anserine)
- Bursitis of the Knee: Kneecap (Prepatellar)
- Limb Length Discrepency
- Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Knee - Social Impact
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Frequently Asked Questions
Pain Syndromes
- Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgiaparesthetica)
- Compartment Syndrome
- Knee Pain, Adolescent Anterior
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
- Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Knee Treatment
In addition to performing conservative treatment including in house Physical Therapy, and education of activity adjustment physicians at Alabama Orthopedic Sports Medicine are specialized in wide variety of surgeries from minimally invasive surgery to complex reconstructions.
(Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopedic connection website of Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Joint Replacement
- Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement and Implants
- Knee Replacement, Cemented and Cementless
- Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive
- Knee Replacement, Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Replacement (Arthroplasty)
- Total Knee Replacement
Arthroscopy and Reconstruction
Nonsurgical Treatment
- Care of Casts and Splints
- How to use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
- Viscosupplementation in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Considerations
Postoperative Care
- Knee Arthroscopy, Exercise Guide
- Knee Replacement - Exercise Guide
- Knee Replacement, Activities After
Interactive web based movies (click on the desired topic to find out more):
- Normal Anatomy of the Knee Joint
- Arthroscopy of the Knee joint
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- ACL Reconstruction Hamstring tendon
- ACL Reconstruction Patellar tendon
- Uni Condylar Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL Reconstruction
Alabama Orthopedic Sports Medicine has numerous Board Certified/Eligible physicians who are thoroughly educated in the latest treatment techniques both surgical and conservative. They are well versed in advances in knee treatments including meniscal transplants, total knee replacements, minimally invasive unicompartmental and total knee replacements.
