Car crashes can really do a number on our bodies, and you know what? Our knees sometimes take the worst hit in this battle of the road.
"Do I need surgery?" is a quick question that pops in. We get it – it can be quite overwhelming. So, let's break it down.
Well, it depends. Post diagnosis (think X-rays, CT scan, MRI), surgery’s on the table when other treatments like rest and therapy aren't cutting it or when the knee injury is waving a big red flag. Factors like the injury's type, how bad it is, your age, overall health, and what you want to do with that knee (aside from walking) are all parts of this choice.
Small incisions, big results! Here, surgeons use tiny incisions and a tiny camera (arthroscope) that guides them to mend torn meniscus, ligaments, cartilage, and remove loose bone fragments.
Time to stitch up that torn ACL, MCL, or PCL with a graft (either using the patient's tendon or a donor tendon) so your knee can groove again!
Ever wished you could hit the reset button on your knee? Total knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) is the answer. Surgeons replace the entire knee, swapping in an artificial one, designed to bring back mobility and reduce pain.
Sometimes, only part of the knee needs a makeover. Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement surgery focuses on the damaged area, preserving the healthy bits.
So, if you suspect a knee injury from a car accident, don't just drive on – hit the brakes and get yourself to an orthopedic doc who won't straight up push for surgery but will steer you towards what's best post diagnosis (a.k.a. the orthopedic doctors at HEMA!). Drop us a line!
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03/22/2022
Easy to get an appointment. Everyone is so friendly and Dr Baynes listened to my concerns. He came up with an easy plan to follow and setting up my next appointment was just easy.
03/09/2022
Dr Moise’s patience and diligence is amplified by his knowledge and direct patient care and bedside manners. Denise and the rest of his staff are cordially friendly, responsive and dutiful - my experiences with them make me feel safe and in competent hands.
06/21/2022
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