Meniscus Repair What Is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci – one on the inner side (medial) and one on the outer side (lateral). They help…

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction (Primary) What Is It? Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is a minimally invasive surgery used to repair a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments that stabilizes your knee, and when it tears, it often causes pain, swelling, and instability.…

Unicondylar Knee Replacement What Is It? Unicondylar knee replacement, also known as partial knee replacement, is a surgical procedure where only the damaged part of the knee joint is replaced with an artificial implant. Unlike a total knee replacement, this surgery preserves the healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments, allowing for…

Knee Replacement (Revision) Understanding Revision Knee Replacement Revision knee replacement is a surgery performed when a previous knee replacement no longer works as intended. In this procedure, the old implant is removed and replaced with new components. It is more complex than the first knee replacement but can help restore…