Knee injuries
Comprehensive Care for Knee Injuries
Your knee, one of the largest and most complex joints, plays a pivotal role in your daily movements. From simple tasks such as walking and standing to complex activities like running and dancing, the health of your knees is essential. At Dayton Orthopedic Surgery, we specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide array of knee problems. Let us help you step back into a pain-free, mobile life.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, OA is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions. If you’re feeling pain, swelling, or stiffness in your knee, it might be due to OA.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
Common among athletes, an ACL tear can significantly hinder knee stability. We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments to get you back on your feet.
Meniscal Tears
The meniscus, a piece of cartilage acting as a cushion, can tear due to age or trauma. Experience relief with our tailored treatments.
Knee Bursitis
Bursae are small sacs filled with fluid that cushion the outside of your knee joint. When these become inflamed, we’re here to alleviate the pain and discomfort.
Patellar Tendinitis
Often called “jumper’s knee”, this injury is an inflammation of the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone. Whether you’re an athlete or a weekend warrior, we’re here to help.
Knee Fractures
Broken bones around the knee are serious but not unbeatable. With our advanced surgical procedures and post-operative care, you’ll be on the mend quickly.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
This common cause of outer knee pain, especially among runners, can be addressed through our personalized therapy programs.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
If you feel pain under your kneecap, particularly when going up or down stairs, it might be this syndrome. Let us identify the best solution for you.
Chondromalacia Patellae
This condition is caused by the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of your kneecap. Our team can offer therapies to reduce discomfort and progression.
Gout & Pseudogout
Sudden, intense joint pain might be due to these conditions. We provide treatments to reduce inflammation and pain.
Knee Injury Knowledge Center
Top 10 Questions Patients Ask About Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a life-changing decision for many individuals suffering from chronic knee pain and limited mobility due to various joint-related conditions. The prospect of undergoing surgery can be daunting, and patients often have numerous questions and...
Am I Too Young For a Knee Replacement?
Deciding whether a patient is too young for a knee replacement requires carefully weighing all of the pros and cons that come along with such a major surgery. Potential quality of life implications must be considered on both sides of the argument. In this article, we...
ACL Sports Injury: Getting Back in the Game Faster
Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of tissue that connects your thigh bone to your shin bone and provides essential joint stability in your knee. ACL sprains and tears are leading sports injuries that put athletes out of the game. In fact, up...
Can an ACL Tear Heal on its Own?
An ACL tear can be a debilitating injury with potentially life-long consequences, if not treated properly and quickly. Many people are afraid that they will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem, but in certain cases, non-surgical treatments may be an option....
New Year, New Knee
Let 2023 be the year that you finally get that new knee you've been putting off! There isn't necessarily a "best" time to schedule a knee replacement surgery, as the timing will depend on a number of factors, including your overall health, the severity of your knee...
What Could be Causing Your Knee Pain?
Knee pain is rarely a straight-forward problem to figure out. With so many important structures packed into such a small space, it can be difficult to guess exactly what's causing your knee pain, without visiting a doctor. TOP OF KNEEQuadriceps Tendinopathy INSIDE OF...
Revision Knee Replacement – When Your Knee Replacement Needs to be Replaced
Being told that you need a revision knee replacement can be incredibly difficult news to hear. After all that pain, physical therapy, recovery and those blessed years of relative comfort, your bionic parts appear to be failing you. But don't worry! Much like the 'The...
‘Bone on Bone’ Knee Damage: What Does it Mean?
'Bone on bone' knee osteoarthritis Knee cartilage starts to wear away as we get older. Symptoms of knee pain and swelling develop as the cushioning of the cartilage begins to fail. So what happens when you have no cartilage in knee, and what can you do about it? We...
Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts. The knee is made up of the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and...
MCL Surgery
MCL Surgery – The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four major ligaments of the knee that connects the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone) and is present on the inside of the knee joint. This ligament helps stabilize the knee. An injury to the MCL may occur as a result of direct impact […]
Types of Torn Meniscus
Have you been in an accident or suffered an injury that is causing constant pain in your knee? If so, you may have a torn meniscus. The meniscus is a C-shaped, rubbery cushion in the knee that helps prevent the lower and upper leg bones from rubbing against each other...
ACL Surgery
The ACL ligament is referred to as the anterior cruciate ligament, which is one of the most commonly damaged ligaments of the knee. ACL injuries commonly occur in athletes or people who exercise regularly. ACL surgery can help treat and repair an injured anterior...
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement is a type of less invasive knee replacement surgery that only replaces sections of the damaged joint. For younger patients, partial knee replacement is beneficial because it removes less bone. As younger patients often need to undergo another...
Torn ACL: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
If you have a torn ACL (anterior crucial ligament) in your knee, you may need to have reconstructive surgery. The ACL is a tough band of tissue joining the thigh bone to the shin bone at the knee joint. It runs diagonally through the inside of the knee and gives the...
Everything You Need to Know About a Torn Meniscus
What is a Meniscus?The menisci are important structures that provide the knee with cushioning. There are 2 menisci, which are both shaped like the letter C. There is the medial meniscus, which is on the inner side of the knee. The lateral meniscus is the meniscus that...
A Closer Look at Gel-One Knee Injections
Do you deal with knee pain? Untreated knee pain will make life horribly difficult, not to mention frustrating. Make the choice to end this pain and seek help for the relief you need. This is all good and well to decide; however, which route should you take? Remember,...
Does Medicare Pay for Knee Injections?
As part of the normal aging process, joints produce less fluid, cartilage thins out, and ligaments lose flexibility. Osteoarthritis is mostly an age-related condition that breaks down the cartilage that would normally function as a cushion to prevent bones from...
How Joint Replacement Surgery can Significantly Improve Your Quality of Life – Quickly!
The prospect of a hip or knee replacement can often seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Most people’s idea of what a joint replacement entails is actually far more drastic than the reality; and advances in medical technology and technique mean it’s now a far...
The Risks of Delaying Knee Surgery
There comes a certain point in your life where you face that dreaded word: Surgery. It's frightening. But not as frightening as the risks of delaying knee surgery. The years spent enjoying your favorite tasks like gardening, playing sports, and just moving easily...
Gel-One Injections for Arthritis of the Knee
In a normal, healthy knee, the ends of the leg bones are covered with cartilage and lubricated with synovial fluid, allowing the bones to glide freely over one another. Gel-One replenishes lost synovial fluid. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease which causes...
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Since 1993, Dayton Orthopedic Surgery has been dedicated to delivering the gold-standard for Orthopedic care in the Miami Valley. With over 60 years’ combined experience, our expert staff treats a wide range of bone and joint dysfunctions caused by trauma, sports injuries and degenerative conditions.
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“Listened & understood my needs before surgery. The surgery went very well, and was just as he explained. Post surgery recovery time was much less than expected. Absolutely no pain, very minimal discomfort, and was back doing my normal routine with only slight modification within 2 months. I am very, very happy with Dr. Paley & his staff.”
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After another Doctor screwed my knee up and told me it was all in my head I went to Dr. Paley he has done two surgeries to correct the first one and is by far the best and most caring Doctor I have seen. His whole office staff are wonderful people that are always happy to be there and his Physicians Assistants actually know what they are doing. Great great great!