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Your Knee and Lower Leg
The knee is a hinge joint capable of supporting activities like walking, running, squatting and jumping.
Knee pain can make it difficult to perform your normal, everyday activities; and, it can also make maintaining an active lifestyle challenging.
Fraser Orthopaedic Institute physicians have taken time to understand and specialize in cutting-edge knee treatments and surgeries.
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COMMON DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Osteonecrosis of the Knee
- Patellofemoral Arthritis
- Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis
- Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis
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COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
- Common Knee Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Collateral Ligament Injuries
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
- Meniscus Tears
- Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
- Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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COMMON TRAUMATIC INJURIES
- Distal Femur Fractures of the Knee
- Fractures of the Proximal Tibia
- Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
- Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Limb Length Discrepancy
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Common Procedures
- Knee Arthroscopy
- ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
- Meniscal Transplant Surgery
- Osteotomy of the Knee
- Viscosupplementation Treatment for Knee Arthritis
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Implants
- Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
- Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
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Post Operative Management
- Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
- Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
- Knee Conditioning Program
- Activities After Knee Replacement
- Walking Aids after Lower Limb Surgery
- How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
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POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
- Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Joint Replacement Infection