The knee is a mobile joint. The knee allows you to walk, climb, sit, kneel, and run. It also happens to be a common joint that wears and tears – either from sudden injuries, repetitive movement, age or arthritis.
When is it a good time to consult Dr. Shahan Yacoubian for your knee?
- You are experiencing persistent pain, stiffness and swelling in your knee.
- You have strained your muscle or tendon doing an activity and it’s now hard to move
- You have dislocated your knee from a sport or an activity.
- You have already been diagnosed with knee arthritis (osteoarthritis) and are experiencing pain.
- When you walk, you feel unstable and have difficulty keeping balance.
- You are hearing your knee click, catch and lock which prevents you from moving easily.
- You have previously had a knee replacement and you are now experiencing pain and difficulty moving.
- You break one or more of the bones in the knee (e.g., tibia, femur or patella)
Dr. Shahan Yacoubian routinely performs these knee surgeries:
Total Knee Replacement or Revision Surgery
A Total Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty) is a surgery in which the doctor removes the damaged knee joint (cartilage and bone) and then inserts an implant which mimics the original knee joint.
Dr. Shahan Yacoubian performs “full” total knee replacement. In fact this is the most common surgery performed by Dr. Shahan Yacoubian.
Partial knee replacement: In select patients with isolated arthritis to only one part/segment of the knee joint a partial knee replacement surgery can be an excellent less invasive surgery. Dr. Shahan Yacoubian will evaluate your knee and based on his clinical expertise and diagnostic imaging studies , including specialized knee Xray images and advance imaging (such as MRI) will determine whether partial or full replacement surgery is appropriate.
Knee Scope Surgery (Arthroscopy)
Knee scope is a minimally invasive surgery that allows doctors to access and visualize the knee joint via small, 1cm incisions. The type of surgeries can include meniscus tears, ACL repair, or Articular Cartilage defects. Our doctors can visualize and repair cartilage defects and remove tissues such as torn menisci. The wound is closed with either stitches or surgical glue. The benefits of arthroscopic surgery include a faster recovery, minimal blood loss, less scarring, and reduced surgical complications.
Knee Fracture Surgery
Fractures of the knee may involve the tibia (shin bone), femur (thigh bone), and/or the patella (knee bone). There are times when these may be treated non-operatively with casting / bracing. Occasionally, surgery may be a better option. Your OSS surgeons are experts in treating injuries around the knee and will help you in deciding the most appropriate option.