Knee surgery may be considered when injury or joint disease continues to cause pain, instability, loss of motion, or functional limitation despite appropriate nonsurgical treatment. Certain traumatic injuries require earlier surgery to restore stability or repair a damaged tendon.
Procedures Offered
Knee arthroscopy uses a small camera and instruments to treat selected problems inside the joint, including certain meniscus tears or loose cartilage. It is not a substitute for joint replacement when advanced osteoarthritis is the primary problem.
ACL reconstruction may be considered when the knee remains unstable, the patient plans to return to cutting or pivoting activities, or the tear accompanies other injuries.
Patellar tendon repair may be necessary when a complete tear prevents normal active knee extension.
Fracture surgery may be required for displaced, unstable, open, or joint-involving fractures.
Total knee replacement may be considered when advanced arthritis causes persistent pain and disability that no longer respond adequately to nonsurgical treatment.
Planning and Recovery
The surgeon reviews symptoms, imaging, previous treatment, goals, health conditions, and medications. Same-day X-rays may be completed in the office; MRI may be ordered externally for soft-tissue evaluation. The surgeon should explain the proposed procedure, alternatives, material risks, rehabilitation, and expected restrictions. Recovery differs substantially among arthroscopy, reconstruction, tendon repair, fracture fixation, and replacement.
Locations
Surgical consultations and follow-up visits are available through our clinics in New Braunfels, Seguin, Cuero, Kenedy, Hallettsville, and Yoakum. Surgery may be performed at affiliated facilities, including Resolute Health and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, depending on the surgeon, procedure, and patient needs.