Each year, more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States. The surgery is typically done to repair joint damage caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another condition that causes difficulty walking or performing daily tasks. Undergoing knee replacement is no easy feat, so it is important [...]

One of the most common knee injuries is a meniscal tear. Meniscal tears can occur as people age or even if you twist or turn your knee abruptly. Whatever the cause, a meniscal tear can result in pain and swelling and can make completing your daily tasks harder. Learn [...]

For athletes, one of the most dreaded injuries they can sustain is an ACL or MCL tear. With an ACL or MCL tear, an individual can expect to sit on the sidelines for months, or possibly longer, depending on the severity of the injury. But while people commonly associate the two knee [...]

Here in southwest Florida, with year-round temperatures allowing for outdoor sports and activities, it’s common to see multiple knee injuries in people of all ages. From high school sports to active adults, activities like soccer and baseball, pickleball and tennis or even just walking and jogging can lead to [...]

Knee injuries are one of the most common types of injuries out there, especially in athletes. With most knee injuries, there can be some type of swelling in the knee, so it can be hard to determine what the exact cause is without seeing a doctor. However, if your knee [...]

It’s hard to know when to see a doctor about knee pain, and even harder, sometimes to know what type of doctor to see. If you suffer from knee pain, one of the best things to do is start with the standard treatment for knee pain or injury: over-the-counter [...]

With all the talk about taking a knee in the news lately, it’s timely to explore exactly how the kneecap works and the immense value the kneecap adds to our mobility and daily life. As well it’s useful to review the hardships that can occur when one has problems [...]

Coastal Orthopedics, an orthopedic surgery practice whose physicians specialize in orthopedic surgery and pain management, is the first practice in the region to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm assisted total and partial knee replacement procedures. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery is transforming the way joint replacement procedures are performed. [...]

Every year, more than 150,000 people tear their Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). While most of these tears need to be corrected surgically, there are a small fraction of people who can treat their tears with physical therapy and yoga moves. Here are just five of the exercises that may [...]

The knee’s musculoskeletal system would not be able to function properly without the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the bones and facilitate smooth movement. However, unexpected circumstances like trauma or overuse can cause these tissues to overstretch or tear, thereby rendering them incapable of fulfilling their purpose. This [...]