Florida OrthoCare South and Central Florida Locations
Orthopedic Care | Neurosurgery | Pain Management
- 111 SE Osceola St., Suite 200, Stuart, FL 34994
- 3335 Burns Road, 1st and 3rd Floor , Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- 1049 South State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414
- 580 Village Blvd., Suite 215, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- 160 Congress Park Dr., Suite 101, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- 3900 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 204 Hollywood, FL 33024
How We Can Help You?
One of the primary reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon for an old knee injury is to receive an accurate diagnosis. Knee injuries can result from a variety of causes, and identifying the specific condition can be challenging without a comprehensive evaluation.
These growth plates are crucial for bone growth and eventually close as skeletal maturity is reached. When a fracture happens at the growth plate, it can disrupt normal bone development and lead to complications like limb length discrepancies or angular deformities if not properly treated.
What Are Meniscal Tears? Meniscal tears affect the knee and may involve torn cartilage. These are also called meniscus tears. The most common sign there could be a meniscal tear may be from pain in the region. A meniscal tear is one of the more common types of injuries of the knee, but most commonly affects people who play team sports or participate in gymnastics. Meniscal tears may also affect people who have laborious jobs that may involve plenty of squatting, such as plumbers or tradesmen. While certain jobs and sporting activities can result in these types of injuries, it’s …