Knee

Knee Conditions & Treatments

Dr. David Slawaska-Eng provides comprehensive knee care in Watertown, New York, specializing in sports-related injuries, advanced arthroscopic surgery, complex ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and knee replacement.

From young athletes recovering from ligament injuries to active adults with cartilage damage and patients experiencing advanced knee arthritis, we provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs and goals.

Understanding Your Knee

The knee is one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints, formed by the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap). Ligaments, menisci, cartilage, tendons, and surrounding muscles work together to provide stability, absorb impact, and allow smooth movement.

Injuries, repetitive stress, and arthritis can affect these structures, leading to pain, swelling, instability, and reduced mobility.

Advanced Knee Expertise

Our practice specializes in advanced knee surgery, including complex ligament reconstruction, revision ACL surgery, meniscal preservation, cartilage restoration, patellar stabilization, and knee replacement.

We combine specialized surgical techniques with evidence-based, individualized care to treat both routine and complex knee conditions. Our goal is to restore stability, preserve joint function, improve mobility, and help you return to the activities that matter most.

Knee Conditions We Treat

Sports Injuries & Ligament Tears

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

  • Recurrent ACL Tears & Failed ACL Reconstruction

  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries

  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) & Posterolateral Corner Injuries

  • Multiligament Knee Injuries & Knee Dislocations

Meniscus & Cartilage Injuries

  • Meniscal Tears

  • Meniscal Root Tears

  • Articular Cartilage Defects

  • Osteochondral Injuries

  • Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

Patellofemoral Conditions

  • Patellar Instability & Recurrent Kneecap Dislocations

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

  • Patellar Maltracking & Malalignment

  • Patellar Tendon Injuries & Ruptures

Arthritis & Trauma

  • Knee Osteoarthritis

  • Patellofemoral Arthritis

  • Knee Fractures

  • Acute Knee Sports Injuries

Knee Procedures & Treatments

ACL & Complex Ligament Surgery

  • Primary ACL Reconstruction (Quadriceps, Patellar & Hamstring Tendon Grafts)

  • Revision ACL Reconstruction

  • PCL Reconstruction

  • MCL Reconstruction & Repair

  • LCL & Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction

  • Multiligament Knee Reconstruction

Meniscus Preservation & Surgery

  • Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair

  • Meniscal Root Repair

  • Complex Meniscal Repair

  • Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy

Patellar Instability & Realignment

  • Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction

  • Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO)

  • Patellar Realignment Surgery

Cartilage Restoration & Joint Preservation

  • Osteochondral Autograft Transfer (OAT/OATS)

  • Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

  • Cartilage Restoration Procedures

  • High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO)

  • Knee Realignment Osteotomy

Knee Replacement Surgery

  • Total Knee Replacement

  • Partial Knee Replacement

Nonsurgical Treatments

  • Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injections

  • Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation) Injections

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

  • Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

  • Individualized Nonsurgical Management

Personalized Knee Care

Successful knee treatment involves more than addressing pain or repairing an injury. We emphasize preserving healthy tissue whenever appropriate, restoring knee stability and function, and developing personalized treatment plans that reflect each patient's needs and goals.

Whether treating a competitive athlete with an ACL tear, an active adult with cartilage damage, or a patient considering knee replacement, our goal is to help you regain mobility, restore confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to you.

If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call 315-779-6784 to schedule an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.