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What doctors are knee ligament specialists?

Posted by janicejagger2020 @janicejagger2020, Jul 9, 2025

Two Orthopedic Surgeons advised me that my knee replacement should be redone due to my ligaments losing their elasticity. Before I redo or do my other knee I want to know more about my ligaments. I don't want the same results again. What type doctor should I see?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 4, 2025
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I might consult a sports medicine specialist - an orthopedic doc who focuses more on function than surgery. Most large orthopedic practices have them.

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Very good advice Sue. They sometimes go by the title "Dr of Physical Medicine". Seems "Sports Dr" was too narrow.

But I have such a Dr and she is terrific.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 4, 2025
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Very good advice Sue. They sometimes go by the title "Dr of Physical Medicine". Seems "Sports Dr" was too narrow.

But I have such a Dr and she is terrific.

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All three of my orthopedic surgeons focus primarily on function, using surgery as their last option. I have one for hips/knees, one for my shoulder, and my "elbow guy" - who truly does see mainly sports and work injuries on elbows, and seldom does invasive surgery.
I joked this summer that pretty soon they will be specializing on left and right shoulder, knees and hips as well, but it is a blessing to have someone who can walk into the room, and with a few touches and observations make a pretty good diagnosis, then follow it up with imaging to confirm.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 4, 2025
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All three of my orthopedic surgeons focus primarily on function, using surgery as their last option. I have one for hips/knees, one for my shoulder, and my "elbow guy" - who truly does see mainly sports and work injuries on elbows, and seldom does invasive surgery.
I joked this summer that pretty soon they will be specializing on left and right shoulder, knees and hips as well, but it is a blessing to have someone who can walk into the room, and with a few touches and observations make a pretty good diagnosis, then follow it up with imaging to confirm.

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Great surgeons never recommend surgery, well imo. They try conservative measures first, and they will discuss surgery and other options, and the pros and cons of each.

But patients should also be made aware of the costs of waiting. I just had a left TSR. I've had symptoms since 2023. My left supraspinitis, a RC muscle, has atrophied. I was subconsciously favoring the shoulder. I need to build that back. I am grateful though that the RC was intact.

If I could go back, I would have had the surgery a year ago. Que sera, sera.

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