SPECIALITIES - KNEE AND SHOULDER

 

The knee and shoulder are two of the largest and most complex joints in your body. Knee and shoulder injuries can be classified as either acute (happens as the result of one episode) or chronic (occurring gradually over a longer period of time).

The knee joint is made up of a bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. Some common types of knee injuries include knee sprain (torn ACL), ruptured tendons, fractures, torn cartilage, as well as arthritis. Once the knee has been subjected to abnormal stresses, an injury is likely to occur. The treatment of most knee problems greatly depends on the cause of injury.

The shoulder is another area where athletic injuries are common, especially in throwing and overhead sports. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of three bones; the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collar bone), and humerus (arm bone). Common types of shoulder injuries include fractures, dislocations, muscle strains, capsule tears, bursitis, tendinitis, torn rotator cuffs, frozen shoulder, and arthritis.

Dr. Milne is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of athletes and active individuals with knee, shoulder, and other sports related injuries. He will diagnose your problem based on your medical history, a physical examination, and various tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs, and come up with a treatment plan.

AAOS Common Knee Injuries

AAOS Common Shoulder Injuries