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Common Knee Topics

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Torn Meniscus Repair

A surgical procedure performed to repair torn cartilage inside the knee joint.

Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the knee joint.

Torn ACL Reconstruction (BPTB Graft)

A surgical procedure performed to replace a damaged ACL with a graft composed of bone and a piece of the patella tendon.

Total Knee Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace damaged portions of the knee with an artificial implant.

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Common Shoulder Topics

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Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Repair

Treatment of a complete tear in a rotator cuff tendon, typically via arthroscopic or open surgery, to reattach the tendon and restore shoulder function and stability.

SLAP Lesion Repair

A surgical procedure performed to repair injury to the upper portion of the labrum of the shoulder.

Total Shoulder Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace damaged portions of the shoulder joint with an artificial implant.

Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the shoulder joint.

All Shoulder Topics

Common Hip Topics

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Total Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace the damaged ball and socket of the hip joint with an artificial implant.

Hip Resurfacing

A surgical procedure performed to replace damaged portions of the hip joint by capping the thigh bone with an artificial implant and inserting a metal liner into the socket.

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

a surgical procedure primarily performed to address hip dysplasia by repositioning a part of the pelvis.

Diagnostic Hip Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the hip joint.

All Hip Topics

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Topics

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Carpal Tunnel Release

A surgical procedure performed to treat excessive pressure on the median nerve in the hand and wrist.

Tommy John Surgery

A surgical procedure performed to replace a damaged UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) with graft material.

Trigger Finger Release

A surgical procedure performed to treat a condition where one of the tendons responsible for bending a finger cannot glide smoothly in the sheath around it.

Wrist Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the wrist.

Foot & Ankle Topics

Total Ankle Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace damaged portions of the ankle with an artificial implant.

Bunionectomy

A surgical procedure performed to remove a deformity of bone that forms at the base of the big toe.

Diagnostic Ankle Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the ankle joint.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the thick band of tissue on the sole of the foot that connects the heel to the toes.

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when one or more of the ligaments that stabilize the ankle joint are stretched or torn.

Ankle Sprain – High

A high ankle sprain (also known as a syndesmotic ankle sprain) involves injury to one or more of the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula directly above the ankle joint.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Achilles tendon rupture (tear) refers to a complete tear or detachment of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel.

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.