Knee

At Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), we provide comprehensive knee injury and pain care from diagnosis through advanced surgical treatment and rehabilitation. Whether your symptoms began with a sudden injury or developed gradually from arthritis or wear, our dedicated team of knee doctors, with assistance from a team of specialists, guide you from evaluation to a personalized recovery plan.

Patients come to SCOI looking for answers. They stay for our depth of experience. From your first visit, you will work with our specialized knee team who evaluates your symptoms, activity level, and long-term goals. Our integrated care model ensures that every patient receives a personalized plan designed to relieve pain, restore stability, and help them return to daily life, work, or sports with confidence. When you are searching for a trusted knee doctor, SCOI offers both breadth and precision under one roof.

Experience Excellence in Knee Care

At SCOI, we bring together experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a team-based approach to create personalized care plans designed to support strong clinical outcomes.

Physician Expertise

SCOI’s knee doctors are fellowship-trained and highly experienced in both sports-related and degenerative knee conditions. Many treat high-level athletes as well as adults managing age-related joint disease, bringing broad experience across activity levels. This depth allows each orthopedic surgeon and knee specialist to match the right treatment to the right patient, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Advanced Diagnostics & Technology

Accurate diagnosis is essential to developing an effective knee treatment plan. SCOI offers on-site MRI and digital X-rays and access to CT scans to accurately identify the source of knee pain, whether it’s cartilage damage, a ligament injury, or arthritis. For surgical patients, advanced planning tools and robotic-assisted systems allow for greater precision and consistency during knee surgery.

Integrated Orthopedic Care

Knee problems often do not exist in isolation. SCOI brings together knee specialists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, physical therapists, and pain management experts as one coordinated team under one roof. This integrated model allows us to treat an acute knee injury and chronic degeneration with the same continuity of care, improving outcomes and recovery timelines.

Individualized Treatment Plans

No two knees and no two patients are the same. Treatment plans are tailored based on diagnosis, severity, lifestyle demands, and long-term goals. Whether you are a competitive athlete or someone seeking relief from daily discomfort, your care plan is built around you.

When To See a Knee Doctor

You should consider scheduling an evaluation with a knee specialist if symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere with daily activity. Early assessment often prevents small problems from becoming larger ones.

Common reasons to seek care include:

• Ongoing knee pain or swelling
• Locking, catching, or painful clicking
• Knee instability, buckling, or giving way
• Difficulty bearing weight or walking without a limp
• Pain following a sports-related knee injury
• Loss of motion or strength

A thorough professional evaluation includes a physical exam, medical history review, and imaging when appropriate. From there, we guide you through the most effective next steps.

Knee Conditions We Treat

SCOI treats a full spectrum of knee conditions, including:

• Bursitis
• Knee arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Sports-related knee damage (ACL tears)
• Kneecap fractures and dislocations
• Meniscus tears and injuries
• Loose bone or cartilage fragments
• Ligament and tendon tears (ACL, MCL, PCL)
• Sprains and strains
• Tendon damage (Patellar Tendinitis)

This comprehensive scope allows patients to remain within SCOI’s coordinated care system as their needs evolve over time.

Knee Treatment Options

Nonsurgical Treatments

When appropriate, conservative care is prioritized:

• Physical therapy to improve strength, flexibility, and mechanics
• Medications such as NSAIDs and pain relievers for knee pain
• Injections, including cortisone, hyaluronic acid, or PRP
• Bracing or assistive devices to reduce joint stress

Surgical Treatments

When surgery is needed, SCOI offers advanced options:

• Total Knee Replacement – Replacement of the damaged joint surfaces to restore function
• Partial Knee Replacement – Replacement of only the damaged compartment
• Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery – Enhanced accuracy and personalized implant positioning
• Knee Arthroscopy – Minimally invasive repair of cartilage, meniscus, or ligaments
• Ligament Repair and Reconstruction – Stabilization for ligament injuries

Patients seeking an experienced orthopedic knee specialist benefit from SCOI’s high surgical volume, advanced tools, and in-house rehabilitation, factors associated with improved surgical coordination and recovery support.

FAQ

Experienced Knee Professionals, 9 Convenient SoCal Locations

SCOI’s knee specialists bring advanced training and deep experience to every patient. We provide in-house imaging, diagnostics, physical therapy, interventional pain management, and surgical care, streamlining treatment from evaluation to recovery. With multiple locations across Southern California, we make it easy to get to a pro knee expert.