How Long Does It Take to Heal a Patella Injury?
Monday, 17 October 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
How Long Does It Take to Heal a Patella Injury?
The patella, commonly called the kneecap, is part of the knee joint. Like all bones, it can get injured or fractured due to overuse, injury, or as a result of weakening from osteoporosis.
How Can You Fix Loss of Cartilage in the Knee?
Monday, 10 October 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
How Can You Fix Loss of Cartilage in the Knee?
Knee pain, swelling, and tightness are common ailments experienced by older adults, and also by athletes.
Monday, 03 October 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
What Is the Best Treatment for a Meniscal Tear?
Knees are your largest joints, and every day, since the moment you learned to walk, they have had to bear a lot of stress.
Monday, 19 September 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
Is Damaged Knee Cartilage Serious?
When cartilage in the knee is damaged - whether from a sudden injury, long-term wear and tear, or degeneration - it can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness, as well as other ongoing problems.
Thursday, 15 September 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
How Long Does It Take to Repair Knee Ligament Damage?
Whether you are a competitive athlete or someone who just stays active on a daily basis, a sprained or ruptured knee ligament can definitely set you back. Unfortunately, torn ligaments are a fairly common injury for anyone who enjoys physical activity, and it is not unusual to hear about an athlete being sidelined as a result of a ligament injury.
Monday, 05 September 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
What Should You Avoid After Knee Arthroscopy?
Thankfully, many knee problems can be alleviated today with arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopy refers to a minimally invasive surgical procedure
Monday, 22 August 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
What Happens If Patellar Tendonitis Is Left Untreated?
Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon–the tissues that connect muscle to bone. Patellar tendonitis, then, is an injury that affects the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) and your shinbone.
Monday, 15 August 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
Who is a Good Candidate for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
The knees are the strongest joint in the entire human body. They have to support most of your body weight, and they also provide your overall mobility.
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 / Published in ACL Reconstruction, Athlete Knee Care, Dr Greg Tchejeyan, Full Knee, Knee Injuries
Is Total Knee Replacement the Right Procedure for Me?
Knee pain is quite common, particularly as we age. This is especially the case with people who have engaged in activities that put extra stress on the knees, such as construction work, athletics, warehouse jobs, and delivery jobs.
TJ Orthopedics BEnefits of Total Knee Replacemene
Monday, 20 June 2022 / Published in Full Knee, Joint Replacement, Knee Replacements, Knee Surgery, L.A. Knee Guy, Robotic Surgery, TKA
What Are The Benefits of Total Knee Replacement?
If you have been relatively healthy all of your life, you probably have not given much thought to how much you put your knees through. You rely on properly functioning knees for everyday activities like walking, sitting, standing, climbing up and down stairs, and even driving. When you add in activities like physical labor, athletics, dancing, or other strenuous pursuits, good knee function is critical to your overall physical performance. Knees help you move, keep you upright, and bear your weight.