Knee Care at Baylor

The bones of the knee, the femur and the tibia, meet to form a sliding hinge joint that is protected by the patella (kneecap). According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 4.1 million people seek medical care each year for a knee problem. Some problems result from wear and tear of parts of the knee such as occurs from osteoarthritis. Other problems result from injury, such as a blow to the knee or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of movement.

The procedure to perform arthroscopic surgery was introduced to North America by the former chief of orthopaedics at Baylor University Medical Center and today, Baylor physicians offer a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options for patients suffering from knee injuries or conditions such as arthritis in the knee joint.

Rehabilitation of knee injuries can usually be done on an outpatient basis. The Baylor Rehabilitation System offers several locations so patients can continue their recovery close to work or home. Find an inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation location near you.

Related Specialty Centers and Programs

Baylor Limb Salvage Program
Offering highly specialized for complex orthopaedic injuries, including patients with severely crushed bones, severed limbs treatment and hands, fractures that will not heal, bone malignancies and limbs that have healed in incorrect positions.

Baylor Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Center
Many orthopaedic procedures can now be performed using minimally invasive techniques that require shorter hospital stays, easier recovery and faster rehabilitation.

Baylor Motion and Sports Performance Center
Offers precise measurements and evaluation of human motion by accurately measuring segment positions, joint rotations, joint forces and subsequent muscular activity with highly specialized equipment.