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Normal Anatomy of the Knee Joint

How does the Knee joint work?

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Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint. Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine.
The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.

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Arthritis

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a chronic, degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the neck, lower back, knees, hips and/or fingers. The disease is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease.

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Ligament Injuries to the Knee

There are four major ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other and provide stability and strength to the joint. The four main ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone) and include the following:

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Patella Malalignment/Dislocation

A displaced patella occurs when the kneecap (patella) slips out of its groove on the thigh bone (femur). Without the kneecap in its proper position, the knee will not be able to lock into place or move across its normal range of motion.

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Torn Meniscus

The ends of the three bones in the knee – the femur, tibia and patella – are covered with cartilage (a smooth material that covers bone ends of a joint to cushion the bone and allow the joint to move easily without pain) that acts as a shock absorber. Between the bones of the knees are two crescent-shaped discs of connective tissue, called menisci, which also act as shock absorbers to cushion the lower part of the leg from the weight of the rest of the body.

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Knee Conditions of Active Lifestyles

Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shin bone (tibia). The condition may be caused by overuse of the knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces.

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Exparel

Exparel is a new local anesthetic medication administered following joint replacement surgery. It is essentially composed of bupivacaine (numbing medicine) encapsulated in absorbable fat particles, which are gradually broken down by the body, releasing the drug over a long period of time. This prolongs pain relief, which is some cases can last up to 72 hours.

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