Sports Medicine Knee Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily injured. Because of its complex structure and constant use, this puts it at a particularly high risk of being damaged.
The knee is made up of many bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage. Surgery to repair any of these parts of the knee may be required if an injury occurs as a result of twisting the knee beyond the normal range of motion, moving the knee abnormally, overuse, or doing something that is strenuous on the knee.
Some knee injuries or conditions can be treated without surgery, and at BMC, physicians explore such options before considering surgery. However, there are times when surgery can be the better option. BMC surgeons are fellowship-trained in shoulder surgery and have extensive expertise in caring for the shoulders.
The most common knee surgeries involve arthroscopy — a surgical technique used to repair many different types of knee problems — or knee replacement. Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee problems.
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4th Floor, Suite 4B
Shapiro Center 617.638.5633
Specialty Clinics
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Recovering from an injury or learning to live with a physical disability or limitation can be challenging. Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) can help patients regain strength or mobility, relearn skills, or find new ways of performing everyday tasks.
Conditions We Treat
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ACL Injuries
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments.
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments.
- Common Knee Injuries
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Knee Arthritis
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the femur (thighbone), the upper end of the tibia (shinbone), and the patella (kneecap).
The knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the femur (thighbone), the upper end of the tibia (shinbone), and the patella (kneecap).
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Knee Ligament Injuries
The knee is the largest joint in your body and one of the most complex. It is also vital to movement. Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. Knee ligament sprains or tears are a common sports injury.
The knee is the largest joint in your body and one of the most complex. It is also vital to movement. Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. Knee ligament sprains or tears are a common sports injury.
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Meniscus Tears
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.
Our Team
William R Creevy, MD
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
President, Boston University Medical Group
Special Interests
Knee ligament injuries, Knee arthroscopy, Fractures
David M Freccero, MD
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Michael S Kain, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Comprehensive Hip Care including Hip Preservation, Hip Dysplasia and Periacetabular Ostetomy, Femoracetabular Impingement, Labral and Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Arthritis, Hip Replacement Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty, Avascular Necrosis of the Hip, and Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care
Xinning Li, MD
Associate Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement - Total and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, ACL and Meniscus Surgery, Shoulder Instability, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Cartilage Surgery, Multiligament Knee Reconstruction
Robert J Nicoletta, MD
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Special Interests
Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee including ACL reconstruction, Shoulder rotator cuff injuries and instability.
