Don't let knee pain and injuries go untreated and neglected.
The knee specialists at the Austin Knee Institute have the training and expertise to manage any knee pathology. From ACL tears in the young athlete to the worn out knee with arthritis in the more senior patients to the painful knee replacement, we can diagnose and treat any problem without you having to get bounced around between other surgeons.
Once you come under to care of our team, there will be no need to search any further to find a caring and expert surgeon to treat your knee ailment.
Areas of Expertise
Meniscus Tears
When torn, these soft tissue bumpers in your knee can be painful and result in knee swelling and locking. Although it is a common injury, this doesn't mean that it should be neglected.
Knee Dislocations
These often traumatic and complex injuries can leave the knee very unstable and should be managed by knee professionals. Urgent evaluation is imperative.
Arthritis
When the cartilage in the knee wears out, arthritis develops which is quite painful, debilitating, but can be successfully treated in the right hands with a knee replacement.
PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURES
Rarely, the bones around a knee replacement can break, and this can result in loosening of the components. This is a complex surgical problem that is best managed with a surgeon with specialized training.
ACL Tears
This stabilizing structure in your knee can be torn and result in swelling, pain, and continued instability if not managed appropriately. It is also associated with meniscus tears.
Kneecap instability
This debilitating condition exists when the kneecap (patella) moves to the outside of the knee too much and can cause knee pain and damage to the cartilage.
Painful Knee Replacements
Unfortunately, some knee replacements do not do well and cause continued knee pain. An expert evaluation and management can sometimes fix this debilitating problem.
Nonunions
Most fractures heal uneventfully, but sometimes the bone does not heal and results in a nonunion. Treatment of these is complicated and requires an experienced surgeon.
Other Ligament Injuries
In addition to the ACL, less commonly the PCL, MCL, or LCL can be torn and must be diagnosed and treated with experienced hands. Luckily, these are less likely to need surgery.
Cartilage Injuries
Cartilage is one of the most important structures in the knee, and successful preservation and treatment of this is paramount to good knee long term function.
Infected knee Replacements
Did your knee replacement become infected? This can be an extremely challenging problem to treat and is best managed by an expert in this field to hopefully cure the infection.
Malunions
After a fracture, the bone can heal in an abnormal orientation, and this can result in pain and disability. Similar to nonunions, this is a very complex problem and should be treated by a surgeon experienced with this issue.
Drs. Burrus and Fox are up to date with the latest technology to maximize your outcome!
A state-of-the-art hand-held ultrasound unit allows the physician to diagnose and treat certain injuries at the same clinic visit with greater precision!
Robot-assisted knee and hip replacements allow very precise component placement which may maximize the lifetime of your new knee!
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are one of many cutting edge treatment options that the AKI offers!
Make an appointment today to begin your road to recovery.
A scheduler will contact you to confirm the appointment or you may call us at (512) 324-9170.
***We accept all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Oscar.***
“Dr. Burrus is very nice and extremely knowledgeable. He does a great job at explaining everything and addressing any concerns. He is very professional and cares a lot about his patients. I would recommend him to any friends and family in the Austin area.”
“I visited Dr. Fox to address ongoing pain in both knees. He was very thorough, took x-rays of both knees, and took the time to listen to and address my concerns. I did not feel rushed at all. The office staff was pleasant as well. I definitely recommend Dr. Fox to anyone with joint issues.”