Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope- like structure located in the center of the knee running from the femur to the tibia. When this ligament tears...
What is ACL Reconstruction? ACL reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure and with recent advances in arthroscopic surgery can now be performed with minimal incision and low complication rates. The advancements in arthroscopic surgery make it easy for...
What is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint to check for any damage and repair it simultaneously. An arthroscope is a small, fiber-optic instrument...
The Subchondroplasty® (SCP ®) Procedure is a minimally-invasive procedure that targets and fills bone defects. It is performed by the experienced orthopedic surgeons at OrthoWashington.
