Knee Pain & Injury

The bones of the spinal column (vertebrae) absorb substantial force. To soften the impact and cushion contact between the bones, the building blocks of the column are separated by resilient, rubbery, intervertebral discs. Normally, the structure withstands significant forces, without incident, but compression fractures occur under certain circumstances. Osteoporosis, trauma, and other pathological causes may each play a role in a compression fracture.

Vertebral compression fracture comes about when an individual vertebra is squeezed, causing it to crack and/or break under pressure.

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Knee arthritis is a degenerative condition that occurs when the protective cartilage within the knee joint wears down over time, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. The condition is most commonly associated with aging but can also develop after injury or as a result of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms often worsen gradually and may make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or exercising more difficult.

Treatment options range from physical therapy and injections to advanced surgical procedures such as knee replacement. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide personalized care to help patients manage symptoms, improve function, and maintain an active lifestyle.

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A knee ligament injury occurs when one or more of the ligaments that stabilize the knee become stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. The most commonly injured ligaments include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). These injuries often occur during sports, falls, twisting movements, or direct trauma to the knee.

Patients may experience pain, swelling, instability, reduced range of motion, and difficulty walking or participating in athletic activities. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients return to their desired activities.

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Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that affects growing children and adolescents, particularly those who participate in sports involving running, jumping, and rapid changes in direction. The condition develops when repetitive stress from the patellar tendon irritates the growth plate at the tibial tubercle, the bony prominence located just below the kneecap. Patients often experience pain, swelling, and tenderness at the front of the knee that worsens with activity.

Although symptoms can be frustrating and may limit sports participation, Osgood-Schlatter disease typically improves as growth plates mature. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, maintain activity levels, and support a safe return to sports.

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A patellar dislocation occurs when the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position within the groove at the front of the knee. This injury often happens during sports, twisting movements, falls, or direct trauma to the knee and may be accompanied by damage to the surrounding ligaments, cartilage, or soft tissues.

Patients commonly experience sudden knee pain, swelling, instability, and a sensation that the kneecap has shifted out of place. Some individuals may also experience recurrent dislocations due to underlying anatomical factors or ligament injuries. At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans to restore knee stability, reduce pain, and help patients safely return to their daily activities and sports.

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