Whether your knee condition is due to an accident, a sports-related injury, or the result of a more long term, degenerative condition our team will diagnose your condition and develop an individualized treatment plan based on your medical condition and lifestyle goals.
Common conditions we treat include:
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Osteoarthritis
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Ligament damage
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Cartilage erosion
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Bone chips
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Bursitis
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Tendonitis
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ACL injury
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MCL injury
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Meniscus tear
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Muscle damage
Your treatment plan may include:
-Medication. Medications may be prescribed to ease discomfort and increase functionality.
-Injections. Injections directly into the area may reduce inflammation and pain, allowing for greater mobility.
-Physical Therapy. Specialized and focused physical therapy may help promote healing and improve functionality.
-Surgical Options. Surgical options include a variety of procedures ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to total knee joint replacement.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
The orthopedic surgeons at PinnacleHealth offer patients the best in surgical options for the knee including minimally invasive surgery and total knee joint replacement.
Surgical procedures include:
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Diagnostic exploration
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Meniscus repair
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
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Lateral Release
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Knee replacement
Total Knee Joint Replacement
The highly specialized orthopedic team at PinnacleHealth is ranked #1 in the state for total number of joint replacement surgeries performed. The reason more patients trust PinnacleHealth is simple: by utilizing the best in surgical techniques, our expert surgeons get successful results, allowing for faster recovery and a quicker return to normal activities.
Knee joint replacement patients at PinnacleHealth also have the option to receive a femoral nerve block, an advanced anesthetic injected near a nerve prior to surgery to control pain.
For more information or help locating an orthopedic specialist close to you, call the PinnacleHealth OneLine contact center at
(717) 231-8900 to speak with one of our customer service representatives.
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A Team Approach to Patient Care
In addition to advanced technology, the medical professionals at PinnacleHealth use a collaborative team approach to provide patients with the best possible care in a supportive environment. Our physicians and staff work collectively to insure that each patient’s experience is a positive one, offering step-by-step guidance from the pre-operative stage through rehabilitation.
For more information or help locating an orthopedic specialist close to you, call the PinnacleHealth OneLine contact center at
(717) 231-8900 to speak with one of our customer service representatives.