injections and treatment up for knee arthritis

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery using a small camera (arthroscope) and surgical tools to diagnose and treat knee problems. It allows surgeons to view the inside of the knee joint without a large incision. This procedure is commonly used for conditions like torn meniscus, ligament damage, and cartilage damage.  Dr. Sumko performs knee arthroscopy for debridement of meniscus tears and cleaning up cartilage damage.  This is a less invasive surgical procedure done before total knee arthroplasty.  Dr. Sumko will discuss x-ray imaging as well as MRIs to see if you are a candidate.

Then the black bold tidal needs to also read: “injections and treatment for knee arthritis “

  1. Activity modification combined with weight loss to reduce forces through the knee
  2. Anti-inflammatories in both pill form and topical creams
  3. Anti-inflammatory modified diet
  4. Various types of knee braces
  5. Physical therapy for quad and hamstring strengthening to reduce forces through your arthritic knee
  6. Injections of corticosteroids, PRP, hyaluronic acid or gel injections, stem cell injections, or iontophoresis. Dr.Sumko or his physician assistant can discuss all of the options.  These options are available in the office.