Treatments for Knee Pain in Kansas City

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About Knee Pain

Knee injuries are common in athletes and often result in significant time lost as the athlete recovers.

They come in a variety of types and severity and affect people of all ages and activity levels.

Many result in knee arthritis over time and eventually may require knee replacement, which is the most common type of total joint replacement performed.

Our Services

Ligaments & Meniscus

The Meniscus (plural “menisci”) is a rubbery cartilage disc that provides cushion, support and stability to the knee. Ligaments are structures that hold the four bones of the knee together (patella, femur, tibia, and fibula) and allow it to function properly. Common injuries include meniscus tears (e.g. bucket handle tears), ligament sprains, knee dislocations, and complete tears of the ACL, PCL, LCL, PLC, MCL, and MPFL.

NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS

Rest
Ice
Crutches
Elevation
Immobilization
Bracing
Physical Therapy

SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Meniscus Debridement
Meniscus Repair
Meniscus Transplantation
Ligament Repair
Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair/Reconstruction
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair/Reconstruction
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Repair/Reconstruction
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Repair/Reconstruction
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Repair/Reconstruction
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Repair/Reconstruction/Plication
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
High Tibial Osteotomy

Tendons

The patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon connect the quadriceps muscles to the patella (knee cap) and tibia so that the knee can be straightened and allow us to walk. These tendons can suffer partial tears (e.g. tendinopathy) or complete traumatic rupture.

NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Immobilization
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Patellar Tendon Repair
Patellar Tendon Reconstruction
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Reconstruction
Hamstring Avulsion Repair (most commonly affects the hip)

Cartilage

The articular cartilage is a specialized structure found in all joints that allows the bones to glide smoothly on one another and move without pain. Unfortunately, cartilage is frequently injured and has a poor ability to heal itself. Osteochondritis dissecans (aka OCD) is a specific type of cartilage injury to children and adolescents.

NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS

Rest
Immobilization
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Physical Therapy

SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Arthroscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Chondroplasty
Distal Femur Osteotomy
High Tibial Osteotomy
Juvenile Cartilage Transplantation (DeNovo)
Microfracture
OCD Repair
Osteochondral Autograft or Allograft Transfer (OATS)
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

Degenerative

Multiple causes of degenerative joint disease (traditionally “wear and tear” of the knee) exist including chronic cartilage and meniscus injuries, untreated or severe OCD lesions, gout, pseudogout, trauma, infections and arthritis.

NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS

Oral Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Cortisone Injections
Hyaluronic Acid Injections/Visco-Supplementation
Platelet Riche Plasma (PRP) Injections
Physical Therapy
Low Impact Exercise
Weight Loss

SURGICAL TREATMENTS

Chondroplasty
Microfracture
Osteochondral Transplantation (OATS)
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Osteotomy (High Tibial or Tibial Tubercle)
Partial Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement

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