Knee

In this article: If you’re a runner who consistently experiences pain at the front of your knee, directly under, around or behind the kneecap, you may have a condition commonly known as runner’s knee. The good news is, there are effective treatments for runner’s knee that can help relieve this discomfort, improve your knee function and get you back on track. In this article, we’ll explain causes of runner’s knee and what it feels like, review effective treatment approaches and explore typical recovery timelines. Discomfort associated with runner’s knee can often be managed with conservative, at-home care. However, we encourage […]

In this article: If you frequently experience weakness or buckling of your knee, a feeling of looseness, or the sensation that your kneecap is shifting, you may have what’s known as chronic knee instability. This condition can make everyday activities more challenging and increase your risk of falls or further injury. While occasional knee instability can happen after an injury, repeated episodes may require medical evaluation and treatment.  In this article, we’ll explain what chronic knee instability is, explore its most common causes and address treatment options that can help you recover and get back to enjoying your normal daily […]

In this article: What Are the Most Common ACL Tear Symptoms? Can You Walk with a Torn ACL? How is a Torn ACL Diagnosed? Complete vs Partial ACL Tear Experiencing Pain or Discomfort from a Torn ACL? Our Expert Orthopedists at The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic Can Help If you twisted your knee suddenly or heard a “pop” sound while playing your favorite sport, there’s a good chance you’ve injured your ACL. While ACL injuries are often associated with severe pain or swelling, some ACL tear symptoms aren’t so obvious, and may even be missed. In this article, we’ll […]

In this article: Knee cartilage injuries make it difficult to walk, run or otherwise be active, seriously compromising your quality of life. Knee cartilage replacement is a treatment approach that can provide relief and get you back to your normal activities—and our team of experienced orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh can help. We’ll take a closer look at what causes knee cartilage damage and consider options for resolving the condition. What is the Purpose of Knee Cartilage? There are two kinds of cartilage in the knee: articular cartilage and meniscal cartilage. Articular cartilage covers the end of the femur (thigh bone) […]

At Raleigh Bone Joint Surgery Clinic, we take a conservative approach to medicine. This means that while we utilize state-of-the-art surgical technology, we only consider this option when more conservative, non-surgical methods aren’t successful. The good news is that many conservative treatments can forgo the need for an operation, such as the non-surgical patellar tendinitis treatment we offer to provide relief from the painful and irritating knee discomfort caused by this condition. We use medications, physical therapy and other techniques for non-surgical patellar tendinitis treatment. You may have heard this condition referred to as ‘jumper’s knee,’ and we do see a […]