The following conditions, signs of wear and tear, and injuries to the knee joint are commonly treated by knee surgeons:
- Knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis)
- Cruciate ligament tear
- Medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee
- Lateral ligament injuries of the knee
- Meniscus tears
- Tendon injuries of the knee joint
- Patellar dislocation
- Baker's cyst
- Malalignments of the knee joint
- Patella fracture
- Tibial tubercle fracture
- Bowlegs and knock-knees
What surgical procedures do knee surgery clinics use?
Knee surgery clinics typically use arthroscopic surgical procedures (arthroscopy).
The knee surgery specialist will discuss and decide with the patient which procedure is appropriate. The goal is to preserve the knee joint’s function and prevent later degenerative conditions such as knee osteoarthritis.
How do I find the “best clinic” for knee surgery?
It is not possible to designate a single clinic as the “best clinic” or “top clinic” for knee surgery. However, there are doctors and clinics that specialize in the treatment and surgery of knee injuries and knee joint conditions and have extensive experience. You can find these experts in knee surgery in the Leading Medicine Guide.
What makes our doctors specialists in knee surgery?
The Leading Medicine Guide features only select, highly qualified medical experts and specialists. All knee surgeons possess extensive professional expertise and have a proven track record in the field of knee surgery.
About the medical author
Dr med. Henning Roehl
Medical Author · Senior Consultant
Dr. med. Henning Roehl – author: Explore expert medical articles in the Leading Medicine Guide.
