KneeKnee Conditions
Knee Conditions Overview
Knee problems range from meniscus tears and arthritis to ligament injuries and instability. Dr. Arthur Black explains what's causing your pain and the treatment options available.
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Educational articles and FAQs covering shoulder and knee diagnosis, evidence-based treatment options, recovery timelines, and postoperative instructions.
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Arthritis
Cartilage worn away. Pain, stiffness, lost motion. Non-operative care, or replacement when needed.
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Ligament Injuries
A twisting injury or a sudden pop. MCL usually heals on its own, ACL usually needs reconstruction.
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Patellar Instability
A first dislocation often heals on its own. Repeat dislocations may need MPFL reconstruction.
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Loose Bodies
Like a rock caught in the gears, then gone. A loose fragment can cause catching and locking until it's removed.
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Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction, loose bodies, done through a couple small portals. Less pain, faster recovery.
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ACL Reconstruction
ACL reconstruction restores stability to the knee and helps active patients return to normal activities, work, recreation, and sports.
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Total Knee Arthroplasty
Worn joint surfaces replaced with new ones. Planned with MAKO robotic-assisted technology for a precise fit.
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Partial Knee Arthroplasty
Only the damaged compartment replaced, healthy knee preserved. A more natural option for the right patient.
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Patellofemoral Stabilization
Rebuilding the ligament that acts like a leash on the patella. MPFL reconstruction restores stability.
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Knee Anatomy
From the three compartments to the ligaments and menisci, the anatomy behind every knee problem.
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Knee Imaging
X-rays, MRI, and CT, each answering a different question. For the knee, the X-ray comes first.
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Knee Injections
Cortisone for fast relief, viscosupplementation for longer-lasting improvement. Often used together for the best result.
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Knee Nerve Blocks
Added to general anesthesia for larger knee surgeries. About 12 hours of relief, without sacrificing leg strength.
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Shoulder Conditions Overview
Shoulder problems range from impingement and rotator cuff tears to arthritis and instability. Dr. Arthur Black explains what's causing your pain and the treatment options available.
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Shoulder Impingement
Pain reaching overhead. Pain at night. Impingement, explained and how to fix it.
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Pain, weakness, night pain. Partial or full-thickness, torn tendons don't heal on their own.
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Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
Too large or too longstanding to repair. Reverse shoulder replacement restores function.
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Shoulder Arthritis
Cartilage worn away. Pain, stiffness, lost motion. Non-operative care, or replacement when needed.
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Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis. Progressive pain and stiffness, slow to resolve on its own, much faster with treatment.
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Shoulder Instability
The shoulder pops out, and it's likely to happen again. Surgical stabilization success approaches 90%.
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Acromioclavicular Joint
Arthritis from wear and tear, or an injury-related separation. Pain on top of the shoulder, two conditions, one joint.
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Biceps Tendon
Proximal or distal, two very different injuries. Proximal often warns of a deeper rotator cuff problem.
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Labral Tears
Degenerative fraying, a dislocation injury, or a SLAP tear. Three different tears, not all of them need surgery.
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Nearly every shoulder procedure, done through a few small portals. Less tissue damage, faster healing.
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Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty
A worn joint replaced, natural anatomy preserved. Requires a healthy, functioning rotator cuff.
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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
The workhorse shoulder replacement. Works even when the rotator cuff no longer does.
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Shoulder Anatomy
From the ball-and-socket joint to the rotator cuff, the anatomy behind every shoulder problem.
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Shoulder Injections
Three injection sites, one goal: less inflammation, less pain. Safe, quick, and often diagnostic.
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Shoulder Imaging
X-rays, MRI, and CT, each showing something different. Bring your MRI to your first visit, and we may have your plan the same day.
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Shoulder Nerve Block
Added to general anesthesia for better pain control. About 12 hours of relief, always optional.