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Knee Conditions We Treat

If knee pain is affecting your quality of life, seek help from the dedicated knee surgeons at Hoag Orthopedic Institute to help you regain mobility. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained knee physicians are specially trained to treat knee pain and sports injuries. Our knee specialists can diagnose your knee condition and determine the correct treatment to relieve your knee pain.

Hoag Orthopedic Institute utilizes the latest technology in arthroscopic surgery, robotic technology and the most advanced non-surgical techniques. As the highest volume provider of total knee replacement in the Western United States, HOI has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals List and ranked "High Performing" for Knee Replacements in 2024-2025.

We offer state-of-the-art technology to assist with knee joint replacement, including the Zimmer ROSA® Knee System, which offers patient-specific alignment and supports a shift towards outpatient total knee surgeries. Additionally, our new CORI robotic surgical assist technology enhances patient outcomes by improving surgical precision. Other robotic supporting knee surgeries include the Corin Apollo™, a recently acquired robotic-assisted joint replacement surgical system, and ApolloKnee™ software for robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty.

Causes of Knee Pain

Knee pain results from various causes. Aging is a prime culprit, as knee arthritis is among the most common reasons for knee pain. Sports injuries, overuse, trauma, and genetics are also among the most frequent knee pain causes.

Expertise matters when choosing your knee physician. At Hoag Orthopedic Institute, our experts are extensively trained at treating a wide range of knee conditions using the latest in technology and the least invasive treatments possible, including:

Common Knee Problems and Injuries

The most frequent and painful knee injuries involve ligament tears. For instance, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which usually occurs while playing sports, generally makes the knee unstable and non-weight-bearing. A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear may prove partial or complete, although sometimes it is merely stretched or sprained. A torn meniscus, usually resulting from a sharp twisting of the knee, involves the tearing of cartilage in the knee that cushions the shinbone from the thigh bone. This type of knee pain involves the inability to extend the knee and a feeling that your knee is locked.

Some of the most common knee injuries involve:

Knee Pain Diagnosis

A doctor at Hoag Orthopedic Institute will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination to diagnose knee pain before treatment. They may order advanced imaging tests, including:

  • X-rays
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Arthroscopy

When to See a Doctor for Knee Pain

If your knee pain persists or is accompanied by swelling, redness, difficulty walking, or you can’t bear weight, it’s time to consult a physician. The same holds true if you hear a popping sound just before the knee pain begins. Do not try to “tough out” severe knee pain. That can lead to serious joint issues.

Schedule an appointment with a knee specialist at Hoag Orthopedic Institute today so that you can receive a knee pain diagnosis and treatment. Call us at (949) 705-6493.

Do you have a knee injury? Contact us at Hoag Orthopedic Institute for effective knee treatment by calling (949) 705-6493

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