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All procedures are performed exclusively by Dr. Carter in the outpatient surgery center of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Post-operative cryotherapy (ice machine) and continuous passive motion machine (CPM) are routinely utilized along with intraoperative nerve blocks to minimize patient discomfort. Most patients require minimal medication post-operatively.
Ligament tears/injury
- Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Treatment may include physical therapy, bracing or reconstructive surgery using the patient's own tissue or donor tissue. Post-operative physical therapy and appropriate bracing are an integral part of recovery.
Meniscus injury (torn cartilage)
- Medial/Lateral Meniscus
- Arthroscopically Partial Excision
- Meniscus Repair
- Meniscus Replacement
Patellar (kneecap) Disorders
- Patellar Malalignment (knee cap tracking)
- Extensor Mechanism Injury
- Quadricep Tendon / Patellar Tendon Injuries
- Patella Injuries
- Muscle Strains
- Tendonitis
Articular Cartilage Problems
- Chondroplasty (Cartilage Repair / Regrowth)
- Cartilage Replacement
Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Bursitis/Tendinitis
- Impingement
- Partial / Full thickness rotator cuff tear
Shoulder Instability
- Labral Tears
- Subluxation (partial dislocation)
- Dislocation
- Separation
Tendinitis
Initial treatment usually involves a specific physical therapy program and medication. Arthroscopic surgery is utilized if patients fail to completely recover after sufficient course of rehabilitation.
These procedures are performed on an inpatient basis at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and usually require a 2-3 day hospital stay. Physical therapy is commenced the day of surgery. Emphasis is on the return to activity accelerated by using regional anesthetics and minimal narcotics. This treatment minimizes patient discomfort and post-operative nausea and allows for aggressive rehabilitation.
Minimally Invasive Surgeries include:
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