Colorado Springs Orthopedic News

Category: Knee

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Knee tendon, or pes anserine bursitis as it is known, is considered a self-limiting condition. The length of time it takes to resolve the condition varies. Six to eight weeks of stretching and strengthening for

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Discoid Meniscus

Discoid Meniscus

Have you ever experienced a decreased range of motion in the knee, clicking or popping sounds? If so, you may have a discoid meniscus. A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped and enlarged meniscus in

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Combined Ligament Injury (Blown Knee)

Combined Ligament Injury (Blown Knee)

The knee has four ligaments that work together in concert. They act like strong ropes to hold the bones together and keep the knee stable for walking, pivoting, turning, and almost any athletic activity.  It’s

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Compartment Syndrome

Compartment Syndrome

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that is the result of a buildup of pressure around a muscle within a muscle compartment. This pressure can decrease blood flow and prevent nourishment and oxygen from reaching

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Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach the muscles to the bone. Pain may be worse at the beginning of activity and

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Prepatellar Kneecap Bursitis

Prepatellar Kneecap Bursitis

There is a good reason why prepatellar kneecap bursitis warrants an immediate medical evaluation and treatment by an experienced orthopedic doctor like those you’ll find at the Colorado Center of Orthopedic Excellence in Colorado Springs,

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Tibia Shaft Fracture

Tibia Shaft Fracture

Most people don’t know what their tibia is or even where it is located. What is important to know is that the tibia is a weight-bearing bone and plays a crucial role in supporting the

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Growth Plate Fractures

Growth Plate Fractures

As your child’s bones grow and develop, what are called their growth plates are prone to injury. Growth plate fractures are cracks in a child’s growth plate—the special section of the cartilage at the ends

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Knee Osteotomy

Knee Osteotomy

The knee is the likeliest joint in the body to develop arthritis, and it can significantly impact your life. Activities you once participated in easily can suddenly be difficult and can cause significant pain. It

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