Conditions & Education
Knee
ACL Tear / Reconstruction
Injury to the ligament that stabilizes forward motion and rotation of the knee.
PCL Injury
Injury to the knee's other major stabilizing ligament, often from a direct blow to the shin.
MCL / LCL Injury
Sprain or tear of the ligaments on the inner or outer side of the knee.
Combined ACL-PCL-PLC Injury
A more complex injury involving multiple knee ligaments at once.
Meniscus Tear
A tear in the cartilage cushion between the thighbone and shinbone.
Meniscus Repair
Surgical repair to preserve a torn meniscus rather than removing it.
Cartilage Injury / OCD
Damage to the smooth joint surface, including loss of blood supply to underlying bone.
Cartilage Restoration (Microfracture / OATS)
Procedures to repair or replace damaged cartilage within the knee joint.
Patellar Instability / MPFL Reconstruction
Kneecap that partially or fully shifts out of its normal groove.
Patella (Kneecap) Fracture
A break in the kneecap, ranging from a hairline crack to multiple fragments.
Patellar Tendon Tear
Tear of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone.
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Tear of the tendon connecting the thigh muscle to the kneecap.
High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO)
A bone-realignment procedure to shift weight away from a worn part of the knee.
Knee Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat many knee conditions.
Total Knee Replacement
Replacement of worn knee joint surfaces with an artificial implant.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Gradual breakdown of joint cartilage, the most common cause of chronic knee pain.
Manipulation Under Anesthesia
A procedure to restore motion in a knee that has become stiff after injury or surgery.
Knee Conditioning Program
A general home exercise program for building strength and mobility in the knee.
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Tear of the tendons that stabilize and power shoulder movement.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Surgical repair options for rotator cuff tears of varying size.
Shoulder Instability / Bankart Tear
Shoulder that partially or fully slips out of its socket, often repeatedly.
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Tear of the cartilage rim that helps stabilize the shoulder socket.
SLAP Tear
A specific type of labrum tear at the top of the shoulder socket.
AC Joint Injury / Reconstruction
Injury to the joint where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.
Shoulder Arthritis / Distal Clavicle Excision
Breakdown of shoulder joint cartilage, and a procedure to relieve related pain.
Biceps Tendinitis / Tenodesis
Irritation or instability of the biceps tendon at the shoulder, and its surgical repair.
Pectoralis Major Tear / Repair
Tear of the chest tendon that attaches to the upper arm bone.
Proximal Humerus Fracture
A break in the upper arm bone near the shoulder.
Shoulder Replacement
Replacement of a worn or damaged shoulder joint with an artificial implant.
Frozen Shoulder / Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Progressive stiffness and pain in the shoulder, sometimes treated with a motion-restoring procedure.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat many shoulder conditions.
Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Conditioning Program
A general home exercise program for shoulder strength and mobility.
Hip
Hip Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat many hip conditions.
FAI / Labral Tear
Abnormal bone contact in the hip joint that can pinch and tear the labrum.
Gluteus Medius / Minimus Tear
Tear of the hip muscles that stabilize the pelvis during walking.
Proximal Hamstring Tear / Repair
Tear of the hamstring tendon where it attaches near the sit bone.
Iliopsoas Impingement / Release
Irritation of the hip flexor tendon, sometimes causing a snapping sensation.
Total Hip Replacement
Replacement of a worn or damaged hip joint with an artificial implant.
Hip Conditioning Program
A general home exercise program for hip strength and mobility.
Elbow
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear / Repair
Tear of the biceps tendon where it attaches near the elbow.
Distal Triceps Tendon Tear / Repair
Tear of the triceps tendon where it attaches near the elbow.
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Overuse irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow.
Wrist & Hand
Distal Radius Fracture
A break in the forearm bone near the wrist, one of the most common fractures.
Cast / Splint Aftercare
General guidance for caring for a cast or splint during healing.
Ankle & Foot
Ankle Sprain
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments that stabilize the outer ankle.
Achilles Tendon Rupture / Repair
A sudden tear of the large tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel.
Ankle Fracture
A break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat ankle joint conditions.
Foot & Ankle Conditioning Program
A general home exercise program for foot and ankle strength and mobility.