Alignment/Deformity Correction Procedure in Kansas City
Alignment/
Deformity Correction
Procedure
Corrective procedures for long-term wellness.
Understanding the Basics Behind Alignment/Deformity Correction Procedure
What is an Alignment/Deformity Correction Procedure?
Consistent knee pain and acute knee injuries can greatly hinder your ability to live your everyday life.
In the case of alignment and deformity issues, KCOA offers correction procedures designed to alleviate painful symptoms and realign the structure of the knee. Knee alignment and deformity issues can occur in patients of all ages, whether it’s due to arthritis, trauma, bone tumors, or other issues. If left untreated, this issue can lead to pain and joint degeneration over time.
The providers at Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance are adept at finding the necessary treatments to correct the issue. Our expert orthopedic knee physicians at Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance have the knowledge required to treat numerous issues, both surgically and non-surgically. When you visit a specialist at KCOA, we focus on creating a treatment plan based on your specific conditions, symptoms, and recovery goals.
Choosing treatment for knee alignment and deformity issues in Kansas City is a decision that typically involves guidance from your primary care doctor and orthopedic physician.
When you choose Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, one of our highly-trained orthopedic knee specialists will conduct an initial evaluation to better understand your condition. After a complete review of your results, your provider will then discuss whether surgery is the best option for you.
Common signs of an alignment issue or deformity include:
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Soreness
- A visible knock-knee or bow-legged appearance
- Pain in the knee, hip, foot, or ankle
- Walking with a limp
- And more
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance Knee & Leg Injuries Assessment
Assessing the Injury
Determining the proper treatment process for knee and leg injuries starts with an assessment from one of our experienced providers.
You can think of knee pain as a spectrum, with some instances being more severe than others. The KCOA orthopedic specialists always focus on each patient and their concerns before creating a treatment plan.
Therefore, during your initial appointment, we will often ask questions such as:
From there, we can decide what treatment option will align best with your needs and lifestyle goals. Once we’ve completed a proper assessment, your provider will often begin with a physical examination to help determine the origin point of your pain. In some cases, advanced testing may be required for a full diagnosis.
- Does your pain currently limit you or your activities?
- Has your pain progressed or worsened recently?
- Has the malalignment or deformity progressively worsened in the past year?
- Did you notice or hear a popping sound at the time of your injury?
- Have you noticed any change in your symptoms that has made it more challenging to function?
- What are your lifestyle goals?
- How has pain affected those goals?
Examination
X-Ray
Also called radiographs, an X-ray captures a picture of the knee. Orthopedic physicians may order an X-ray to rule out the possibility of a fracture (broken bone), osteoarthritis, or other bone-related conditions.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI captures images of muscles, bones, cartilage, and tendons to help provide information other tests can’t detail. During an MRI, you will lie on a table that slides into a tube-shaped scanner. The machine creates a magnetic field around you, using pulsed radio waves to form the MRI images.
Symptoms
Common Signs and Symptoms of Knee & Leg Injuries
With so many different structures working together in your knees, there are many potential causes of pain. And each of those causes has a unique set of symptoms.
Managing or treating knee alignment or deformity issues often starts with conservative measures like bracing and physical therapy. Though you can treat many knee issues with conservative measures and non-surgical options, sometimes surgery may be necessary if the patient’s knee doesn’t respond to these treatments. Knee injuries can also degenerate based on certain risk factors, such as age, activity level, whether or not you’re obese, and more.
Causes
Causes of Knee Pain
The body has different kinds of joints, and they all face different challenges.
The severity of your knee and leg pain can vary based on a number of factors, including the location and the source of the issue. The knee is a very vulnerable joint in your body that’s susceptible to injury from a forceful motion, as well as the wear and tear that builds up over the years.
Your knee relies on a number of structures to function, including bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons As the years go on, many people struggle with the effects of years of repeated movements, such as walking, running, or jumping. This can result in arthritis and other issues that require treatment from an orthopedic specialist in Kansas City.
For alignment and deformity issues, many patients struggle with arthritis on the inner side of the knee, causing the joint surface to wear down and giving them a bow-legged appearance. The same can occur in the outer portion of the knee and resulting in a knock-knee alignment. While this is most common in older adults, some younger patients may develop these malalignments as they grow due to a variety of potential conditions or stress on the knee joint.
Treatment Alternatives
Non-Surgical Options
In most cases, surgery is not the first option for treatment at Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance. If we can treat your leg and knee issues with more conservative treatments, we’ll choose those options. We typically exhaust all non-surgical options prior to recommending surgery. Non-surgical treatments for meniscus injuries include:
Physical Therapy
A trained therapist will focus on the issue that’s causing the pain or symptoms as well as the deficits that are present as a result of an alignment or deformity issue. Stretches, strengthening exercises, manual soft tissue work and modalities like hot and cold therapy may be used to help you manage your symptoms and improve your function.
Medications
Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Advil) or prescription medications. Especially with NSAIDs, you should always talk to your doctor to ensure they are the right treatment for you.
Stabilization
Stabilization involves the use of braces or other supportive devices to reduce stress and unload the affected surfaces of the knee, reducing pain and allowing the joint to function more normally.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is here to help.
Our care is personal. Our team is knowledgeable. And we’re more available than ever.
With access to board-certified specialists across Kansas City, we have the tools to meet almost every musculoskeletal condition.
Our Locations
Overland Park, Kansas
10777 Nall Ave Suite 300 Overland Park, KS 66211Leawood, Kansas
3651 College Blvd. Leawood, KS 66211Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Medical Plaza #1 4320 Wornall Rd., Ste. 610 Kansas City, MO 64111Belton, Missouri
Belton Regional Campus 17067 S Outer Rd #301 Belton, MO 64012Merriam, Kansas
7450 W. Frontage Rd Merriam, KS 66203Blue Springs, Missouri
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Main Entrance 203 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 250 Blue Springs, MO 64014Shawnee Mission, Kansas
7450 Kessler St ste. 140 Merriam, KS 66204Prairie Star (Lenexa, Kansas)
Prairie Star 23401 Prairie Star PkwyBldg. B, Ste. 220 Lenexa, KS 66227