by Dr. Phil Davidson | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
#1 – Tendinitis Phil Davidson, MD – Utah Orthopedic Surgeon Tendon inflammation and the associated pain are arguably the most common cause of knee pain. There are many tendons attaching around the knee that can each suffer from acute or chronic...
by Dr. Phil Davidson | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
#2 – Osteoarthritis Phil Davidson, MD – Utah Orthopedic Surgeon This condition is common amongst patients over 50 years of age or in individuals that have suffered knee trauma. Osteoarthritis can involve the entire knee or just individual sections. The...
by Dr. Phil Davidson | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
#3 – Torn Meniscus Phil Davidson, MD – Utah Orthopedic Surgeon Meniscus tears can be either traumatic or degenerative (wear and tear). The pain of a torn meniscus is typically along the side of the knee and can be sharp and catching. Left untreated, some...
by Dr. Phil Davidson | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
#4 – Ligament Injury Phil Davidson, MD – Utah Orthopedic Surgeon The knee has ligaments within the joint (ACL and PCL) and sets of ligaments outside and inside (LCL and MCL). The MCL is the most commonly injured. Since the outer ligaments are not within...
by Dr. Phil Davidson | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
#5 – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Phil Davidson, MD – Utah Orthopedic Surgeon This condition involves pain in the front of the knee, coming from the joint where the patella articulates with the underlying femur. People get this condition both from injury...
