Knee
Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel is the leading orthopedic knee surgeon in Rockford & Elgin
Regardless of the problem, Dr. Van Thiel - a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries of the musculoskeletal system - can help you achieve your goal and get back to an active lifestyle. His advanced training in complex knee ligament surgery and innovative cartilage restoration procedures can help patients preserve their knee joint and return to all of their activities.
Dr. Van Thiel welcomes patients from all over Wisconsin and Illinois including Rockford, Elgin, Huntley, Dekalb, Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry, and Beloit.
Are you suffering from knee pain?
Knee pain is a common orthopedic problem. If you have experienced a knee injury, it is time to seek treatment from a qualified orthopedic surgeon. Knee pain can originate without any injury, from a traumatic incident, or from overuse. Cartilage, or the smooth covering over the ends of the bones, can wear out and produce pain and inflammation.
Cause & Treatment of Knee Pain
Pain can also occur from overuse issues such as bursitis and tendonitis, or after a significant injury with torn ligament. Not all knee conditions require surgery. Knee surgery is not always the answer; sometimes pain can improve with rest, medications, injections, or physical therapy.
Common Conditions
Review all the orthopedic conditions treated by Dr. Van Thiel and schedule an appointment to discuss available treatment options at our Rockford or Elgin offices.
The knee is a complex joint made up of different structures - bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They all work together to maintain the knee’s normal function and provide stability to the knee during movement.
- Knee Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
- PCL Reconstruction
- MCL Reconstruction
- LCL Reconstruction
- Knee Osteotomy
- Meniscal Transplantation
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair
- Patellar Tendon Repair
- Patellofemoral Stabilization
- Meniscus Replacement
- Revision Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Iliotibial Band Lengthening
- Revision ACL Surgery
- Primary ACL Repair
- Quadriceps Tendon Autograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- ACL Reconstruction Procedure with Hamstring Tendon
- Arthroscopic Reconstruction of the Knee for Ligament Injuries
- Cartilage Restoration of the Patellofemoral Joint
- Patellofemoral Realignment
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Tibial Tubercle Transfer
- Arthroscopic Debridement of the Knee
- Revision ACL reconstruction
- Anterolateral Ligament (ALL) Reconstruction
- Lateral Lengthening
- Patella Stabilization
- Prior Meniscectomy
- Meniscus Root Repair
- Meniscal Repair Surgery
- Chondroplasty
- Distal Femoral Osteotomy
- Proximal Tibial Osteotomy
- Hamstring Autograft
- N-stride Injection
- Hamstring Allograft
- Knee Cartilage Restoration
- Knee Arthroscopy
- High Tibial Osteotomy
- Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
- Multiligament Reconstruction of the Knee
- Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
- Distal Realignment Procedures
- ACL Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI)
- Subchondroplasty
- Cartilage Microfracture
- Meniscal Surgery
- Am I a Candidate for Knee Surgery?
- Re-Alignment Procedures
- Multiligament Knee Injuries
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Kneecap Bursitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome
- Knee Injury
- Knee Sprain
- ACL Tears
- MCL Tears
- MCL Sprains
- Meniscal Injuries
- Meniscal Tears
- Patellar Instability
- Fractures of the Patella
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Multiligament Instability
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Pain
- PCL Injuries
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Patella Fracture
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
- Patellar Tendon Rupture
- Lateral Meniscus Syndrome
- Osteonecrosis of the Knee
- Knee Angular Deformities
- Osteochondral Defect of the Knee
- Knee Dislocation
- Lateral Patellar Instability
- Medial Patellar Instability
- Articular Cartilage Injury (Knee)
- Trochlear Dysplasia
- Knee Sports Injuries
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Meniscus Root Tear
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear
- Medial Meniscus Syndrome
- Knee Stress Fractures
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Degenerative Meniscal Tears
- Knee Joint Bursa Infection
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture and Repair
- Patellofemoral Arthritis
- Tibial Eminence Fractures
- Knee Effusion
- Stress Fracture of the Tibia
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Runner's Knee
If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call to schedule an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.
