Kneecap Surgery- Removal of Damaged Cartilage

Surgery may be used when pain severely limits your activities. Or it may be done when a rehab program or other nonsurgical treatments just are not helping enough. Some procedures may be done using arthroscopy. This method uses tiny incisions and special instruments to look and work inside the knee joint. Other procedures need open surgery.

Kneecap Surgery: Realignment

Some procedures may be done using arthroscopy, a method that uses tiny incisions and special instruments to look and work inside the knee joint. Other procedures need open surgery. The kneecap can be realigned to improve its tracking. To do this, soft tissue may be cut, tightened, or moved.

Exercises to Increase Agility: Figure 8s

This exercise helps to increase your ease and quickness of movement. It copies complex everyday moves. This exercise was chosen for you based on the type of activities you’ll be doing.

Evaluating Kneecap (Patella) Problems

You can find out what is causing your knee pain by having a thorough evaluation. You may see an orthopedist or a sports medicine healthcare provider. They treat bone, muscle, and joint problems. Your healthcare provider will work with you to find the cause of your knee pain and design a treatment plan for you.

Common Kneecap (Patella) Problems

If the kneecap is “off track” even a bit (a tracking problem), it can cause uneven pressure on the back of the kneecap. This can cause pain and trouble with movements, such as walking and going down stairs. Below are some common causes of kneecap pain.

The Kneecap (Patella) in Action

As the leg moves, the kneecap moves, too. It slides up and down its track on the thighbone. But if the kneecap slides “off track”—even a little—pain and damage can result.

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

Many people with a penis have ED sometime during their lives. It can be discouraging, but it can also be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to find the best treatment for you.

Communicating About Pain

Discuss your pain with your healthcare provider so you can receive treatment to help you relieve pain or reach a pain level you can live with.

Pain Medicines for Cancer

You don't have to accept pain as a normal part of having cancer of getting cancer treatment. There are many different medicines available to help you. These medicines come in many forms, including pills, patches, and a special pump. Here's what you need to know.