Hip and Knee Surgery
Hip & Knee Surgeons in Syracuse
The hip and pelvic region is an intricate component to posture, stability, flexibility, and movement. Your hips bear the full weight of your body, allowing for an incredibly wide range of motion. Understanding the components and functions of your hips will help you avoid injury and create awareness of potential diseases that may occur.
Even though the hip is durable, it isn’t indestructible. Common causes of hip pain include arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and fractures.
Our hip surgeons are expert in diagnosing and treating the following injuries and conditions:
- Abnormalities and Congenital Deformities
- Avascular Necrosis
- Chondral Defects
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Labral Tears
- Hip Impingement
- Snapping Hip
- Hip Fracture
- Cartilage Defects/Flaps
- Unexplained Hip Pain
- Inflammation of the Hip Lining (Synovitis)
- Infection
Our hip specialists can discuss hip reconstruction and replacement procedures with you, which may include:
- Total Hip Replacement / Arthroplasty
- Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
- MAKOPlasty® Hip Replacement
- Hip Reconstruction
- Deformity Corrections
Preparing for hip surgery? Click below for more information.
Go to the AAOS website for additional hip surgery resources: AAOS OrthoInfo: Hip.
Knee
The knee is the largest joint in the body and the most commonly used. It provides stability and flexibility for your body, and allows your legs to bend and straighten. The components of the knee – cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones – work together to protect the joint during everyday activities such as walking and running.
Any part of the knee may be injured. Knee pain can indicate a number of different problems such as arthritis, tendonitis, cartilage or ligament tears, and more. When pain disrupts your day-to-day mobility and prevents you from participating in your favorite athletic activities, it’s time to seek expert orthopedic treatment.
The knee surgeons at Upstate Orthopedics are specialists who are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous knee conditions:
- Acute and Overuse Injuries
- All Athletic-Related Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Knee Tendon Bursitis
- Meniscus Tear
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patellofemoral Syndrome (Knee Cap)
Common knee surgeries include:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Revision / Osteotomy
- MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Replacement
Preparing for knee surgery, click below for more information:
We also offer non-surgical knee treatments for arthritis, such as viscosupplementation injections.
Patients can find more knee surgery resources online at AAOS OrthoInfo: Knee.
At Upstate Orthopedics, our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists will assess and treat your hip or knee problem using the most current and state-of-the art diagnostic methods and treatments available. The goal is to return you to a productive, pain-free lifestyle. To schedule a consultation, contact our office at (315) 464-8600 or request an appointment online.
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Emil Azer, MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Joint Replacement
Timothy Damron, MD
Joint Reconstruction
Orthopedic Oncology
Robert Sherman, MD
Joint Replacement / Reconstruction
Ryan Connolly, PA
Joint Reconstruction
Orthopedic Oncology