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Orthopaedic knee surgery in San Francisco

The orthopaedic surgeons UCSF Women’s Sports Medicine Center are widely regarded as the leading knee surgeons in San Francisco. Our team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of knee conditions and injuries. Knee injuries can be debilitating and prevent you from participating in your active everyday life. We offer advanced and comprehensive orthopedic care for patients of all ages and activity levels with knee pain and injuries. From knee injuries such as knee instability and meniscus tears, we can help. Learn more about specific knee conditions and our treatments by selecting the appropriate page.

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  • Condition

  • ACL Tears

    ACL injuries (also called ACL ruptures or tears) are among the most common knee injuries in both professional and amateur athletes, especially those...

  • Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a relatively rare condition that affects the joint in which a piece of bone and the articular cartilage detaches from the underlying bone.

  • Meniscus Tears

    Meniscus tears are common injuries. They can occur in athletes after a traumatic knee injury or as a result of wear and tear of the knee joint over the years.

  • Multiligament Knee Injury

    While rare, multiligament knee injuries are severe and can be profoundly disabling. They are complex injuries that involve damage to two or more of the...

  • Patellar Dislocation

    Dislocation of the patella, or kneecap dislocation, is a condition in which the patella (kneecap) moves out of its normal position, usually toward the...

  • Patellar / Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

    Patellar and quadriceps tendon ruptures are significant injuries that affect the extensor mechanism of the knee joint. These tendons, along with the...

  • Procedures

  • ACL Reconstruction

    Arthroscopic-assisted ACL reconstruction is the gold standard surgery to treat a complete ACL rupture (tear) in young, active patients.

  • Knee Osteochondritis, Dissecans Fixation, Osteochondral Allograft Transplant

    Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a significant source of pain and disability, and may lead to early osteoarthritis. The treatment of OCD aims to...

  • Meniscus Repair & Debridement

    Meniscus repair and meniscal debridement are surgical procedures used to address injuries to the meniscus. The choice between repair and debridement...

  • Multiligament Reconstruction of the Knee

    Multi-ligament knee reconstruction is a complex surgical procedure to restore a knee’s stability and function. Surgery involves reconstructing or...

  • Patellar Stabilization

    Patellar stabilization involves strategies to correct and prevent patella dislocation (kneecap). This can be achieved through both non-surgical and...

  • Patellar / Quadriceps Tendon Injuries

    A patella or quadriceps tendon rupture is a severe injury that can cause patients to be unable to walk without a brace or straighten their knees.

  • Others

  • Knee Cartilage Injuries

    The damage in articular cartilage can affect people of all ages. It can be damaged by trauma such as accidents, mechanical injury such as a fall...