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ABOUT KNEE PAIN
Your knee issues don't need to own your every move.
The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a great deal of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and kneeling, and from high-impact activities, such as jogging and aerobics. Whether your knee pain is the result of an injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee , Dr. Matti Palo is here to provide expert care that can help you get back doing the things you love.
Cartilage Injury
Trauma to the knee can tear the menisci (pads of connective tissue that act as shock absorbers and also enhance stability). Cartilage tears can often occur with sprains. Treatment may involve wearing a brace during an activity to protect the knee from further injury. Surgery may be needed to repair the tear.
Knee Arthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation of one of more of your joints which may cause swelling, stiffness, or pain. Common symptoms of knee arthritis are stiffness and swelling in the knee, weakness or buckling in the knee, pain from vigorous activity, or creaking, clicking, snapping, or grinding noises caused by loose cartilage in the knee. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are many treatments to ease the pain such as physical therapy, assistive devices, medications, and surgical treatment.
Ligament Injury
Knee ligament tears sprains or tears are a common sports injury. The knee ligament is easily injured; any direct contact to the knee or a hard muscle contraction, such as quickly changing directions while running, can cause a ligament injury. Ligament injuries will require different degrees of surgery depending on how sever the injury. Some injuries may require early surgery to avoid the injury getting worse over time. Additionally, multiple ligament injuries may require more than one operation to treat.
About your Knees
The knee is the largest joint in your body. It is made up of four main things: bones, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. In a healthy knee, the surfaces of the thigh and shinbones are smooth and lubricated by joint fluid so they can roll, rotate, and glide easily over each other. Cartilage covers the bones evenly, allowing smooth movement. Protected by the kneecap and held in place by muscles and ligaments the joint bends freely.
You're in Good Hands.
Matti has shown his passion for improving the quality of healthcare as demonstrated by his 99th percentile patient satisfaction scores and surgical outcomes. His surgical procedures include partial knee and total knee replacement, shoulder arthroscopy with complex reconstruction and revision surgery, knee arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma, and hand surgery.