Knee treatment

Your knee is a complex joint that supports your body’s weight and movement. When pain makes movement challenging, count on the most experienced knee specialists near you to get you moving again with same-day and next-day appointments. We accept most insurance plans.

Aurora BayCare Medical Center is home to the top-rated orthopedic program in the region with advanced orthopedic knee care. Our team of experts includes board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic knee specialists.

Advanced treatment for knee pain: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

Our doctors specialize knee pain, injuries and movement issues. We offer tailored programs focused on reducing pain and increasing your mobility. Program highlights include:

• Recognized expertise: Our specialized knee doctors and orthopedic knee surgeons have extra education and experience in treating knee problems. We’re at the forefront of state-of-the-art surgical techniques for knee issues.
• Leading-edge nonsurgical approaches: We offer innovative, nonsurgical options, including regenerative medicine, to help your body heal injured tissue.
• Sophisticated diagnostic tools: We use on-site musculoskeletal ultrasound to provide same-day diagnosis so you can begin treatment right away.

What is a knee doctor called?

A knee doctor is typically called an orthopedic knee specialist or orthopedic knee doctor. These highly trained specialists focus on diagnosing, treating and preventing knee conditions, including injuries and arthritis.

Many knee specialists undergo additional fellowship training to provide advanced care, such as knee surgery or regenerative medicine.

When should I see a knee doctor?

You should see a knee doctor near you if you experience:

• Persistent knee pain that doesn’t improve with rest or home care.
• Difficulty walking, bending or bearing weight.
• Swelling or stiffness that limits your movement.
• Pain after an injury or accident, especially if accompanied by instability.
• Symptoms of arthritis, such as morning stiffness or grinding sensations.

Knee treatments and services

Our orthopedic knee specialists treat a range of knee injuries and conditions with surgery and with nonsurgical approaches. We offer:

Nonsurgical treatments for knee pain

We treat some knee issues, such as minor meniscus tears, without surgery. Your doctor may recommend that you treat your knee with:

• Rest, ice, compression and elevation.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help reduce swelling or pain.
• Orthopedic rehabilitation with targeted exercises to strengthen the muscles around your knee.

Learn more about nonoperative orthopedics.

Knee surgery

Our orthopedic experts use sophisticated knee surgery techniques to repair tears, remove loose cartilage and treat pain. We offer a range of a surgical techniques, including arthroscopy, knee repairs and realignment.

Total knee replacement

Using minimally invasive surgical techniques, experts remove damaged bone and cartilage and replace it with an artificial knee joint. Our advanced knee replacement surgeries help improve function and mobility, while reducing pain.

Partial knee replacement

Sometimes, arthritis or injury affects only part of the knee joint. Doctors may replace damaged bone and tissue with an artificial joint piece, preserving healthy bone and tissue.

Surgeons use smaller incisions in partial knee replacement, so it is less invasive than total knee replacement surgery. This option may be right for you if your knee has a good range of motion and stable ligaments.

Regenerative medicine

Count on our orthopedic experts to offer the most advanced biologic therapies to heal damage and reduce pain. Our regenerative medicine program features sophisticated treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies.

Helping athletes recover

As the official health care partners of pro, college and high school sports across the region, our sports medicine team specializes in helping athletes recover from knee injuries and perform their best.

Learn more about our sports medicine services.

Managing workplace injuries

On-the-job injuries require special consideration. Our specialists see you right away to evaluate the injury and begin treatment. We also work with your employer to align work tasks with injury restrictions so you can get back to work.

Knee conditions we treat

Our team of orthopedic knee specialists treat a wide range of knee conditions caused by injury, overuse or disease, including:

Alignment problems

Legs that aren’t straight may cause problems in the bones and ligaments because this misalignment changes how the knees bear weight. If misalignment is not corrected, damage to the knee’s supporting structure and cartilage can occur over time.

Patellar malalignment is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) pushes out to the side when the knee is bent, causing pressure and tissue irritation.

Arthritis

We provide advanced care for arthritis-related knee pain, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, using therapies that target inflammation and protect cartilage.

Bursitis

When the fluid-filled sacs that help cushion joints (bursae) become inflamed, they cause pain and stiffness. Injury, overuse and infection can cause knee bursitis.

Fractures and dislocations

Trauma to the knee can cause any of the bones in the joint to break, known as knee fracture. A knee dislocation happens when the bones slip out of place because of injury or a structural problem in the joint.

Ligament tears

Ligament tears occur when knees receive a forceful blow, or when knees twist or bend, either sideways or backward. These tears cause pain, swelling and instability in the knee. Our orthopedic specialists repair tears of the ACL, PCL and collateral ligaments.

Meniscus tears

Tears to the meniscus can happen on contact or over time as the meniscus ages. These tears occur when the knee twists or turns, and may cause pain, swelling or weakness.

Runner’s knee

Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. The pain often worsens with running, jumping, going up or down stairs or sitting with your knee bent for a long time.