Knee conditions and treatments
Total knee replacement
A total knee replacement is usually recommended for patients that have severe degenerative joint disease, resulting in debilitating pain and restricted mobility. A knee replacement is usually only performed after other treatments have begun to lose effectiveness.The replaced knee will usually greatly reduce pain and stiffness in the joint, and will generally last between 10 and 15 years. Learn more about total knee replacement.
Arthroscopic surgery
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique where small incisions are made at the knee. One incision is for the arthroscope, a small flexible tube that allows the surgeon to see inside the joint, and the other incision is gives access for the surgical instruments. Compared to the traditional open surgical procedure this technique involves less trauma to the muscles which allows for better joint stability and quicker, less painful recovery.
ACL repair
An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament becomes damaged through either a pull, twist, tear or other disruption of the knee. ACL injuries usually occur during athletic activities and are common in running, jumping or during sudden twisting, turning or stopping movements. An injured ACL reduces stability in the knee and decreases support of the knee joint during athletic activity. Injuries can vary in severity, ranging from a minor sprain to a complete tear or rupture of the ligament. Less serious injuries are frequently treatable with physical therapy alone, while a torn ligament will usually require surgery, as a completely torn ligament cannot repair or reattach itself. Learn more about ACL surgery.
Other conditions
Devices we use
Dr. Frankel uses the highest quality devices in the knee surgeries he performs. He uses devices from Biomet and Zimmer.