Knee
The knee joint is critical for both normal activity and athletic function. As a result of injury or prior surgery, there can be breakdown within the knee, which can lead to early arthritis. As there has been an emphasis within our society towards increased exercise... Read More
Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to avoid future problems Growth plate fractures are very common in children. Approximately 15–30% of all childhood fractures occur through the growth plate. They are twice as likely to occur in boys as in girls. The most common locations... Read More
The number of female athletes participating in organized sports has increased radically over the past few decades. The most recent London Olympics featured a nearly 1:1 ratio of female-to-male athletes. As the number of women participating in sports grows, it is important to have a... Read More
What is a partial knee replacement? A partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, or UKA, is a surgery that aims to resurface only the arthritic or damaged portion of the knee joint. Anatomy: The inside of the knee can be divided into three... Read More
A young soccer player pivots on the pitch—and suddenly feels pain in her knee as she hears an audible pop. A teen gymnast dismounts from the uneven bars and feels acute pain in her knee on the landing—and cannot bear any weight on her leg... Read More
It is with a grateful heart that we announce Dr. Anthony Unger’s retirement, effective December 31, 2024. As a founding member of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Unger has had the privilege of forming lasting relationships with many patients and their families. It has been a true honor for him to provide care across multiple generations, and he deeply values the trust placed in him by so many.
