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Knee pain? Whether caused by a sports injury, an accident at the workplace, or some other trauma, CONTACT US to meet with knee injury specialist Dr. John M. Hibbitts. He will provide a diagnosis and treatment plan right away, getting you quickly on the road to recovery.
A graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. John M. Hibbitts is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has worked with knee injury patients since 1994, and helped hundreds of people recover from pain and regain their full knee function and quality of life.
As a specialist in knee injuries, Dr. Hibbitts has extensive experience with knee realignment procedures, meniscus and cartilage transplants, and knee reconstruction and knee replacement surgeries.
You have choices for Dallas knee specialists and doctors for knee injury. Dr. Hibbitts offers specialized, experienced knee injury services and treatment to the Sunnyvale, Texas community.
We welcome athletes from Rowlett High School, the Rowlett School District, Sunnyvale High School, Horn High School, and the Sunnyvale Independent School District.
We accept TRICARE military insurance and welcome both active duty and veteran members from all branches.
We accept workman’s compensation payments.
We offer a discount for services provided to first responders, law enforcement personnel, and firefighters.
Athletes, working professionals, and people just living life all can suffer from injuries. Without immediate treatment, we can end up with chronic, severe pain. Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center offers a variety of nonsurgical and surgical knee-injury treatments for:
The knee is a finicky joint, and not difficult to injure. Sports-related knee injuries often result from poor strength conditioning, overburdening the joint, poor nutrition (which leads to weakened joints), and sudden movements that place unexpected stress on the knee.
When knee injuries happen, you need to visit a sports knee injury specialist for urgent care. Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Center customizes your treatment to get you back in the game asap – because no one joins the team to warm the bench.
Texas Children’s Hospital reports that two of young athletes’ most common sports injuries happen to the knee.
Athletes who experience any of these symptoms need evaluation from a specialist for knee injury to determine the exact knee condition, type of injury, and the best course of treatment.
The knee connects the leg’s upper and lower structures. It’s a key weight-bearing joint and needs to be stable to carry your body weight comfortably.
The knee joint mostly moves backward and forward, although it also rotates slightly. We use it for daily functions like walking, standing up, and climbing stairs.
Many athletic movements, including running, jumping, and changing direction suddenly, place increased pressure on the knee. Vigorous and demanding activities bring you greater knee injury risk.
Ligaments attach bones to one another, allowing bones to move fluidly each other in the joint. The main ligaments of the knee include:
Cartilage protects the ends of bones from friction. The knee’s main cartilage is the meniscus, which is divided into two crescent-shaped pieces.
Whatever the cause of your knee pain or injury, allow an experienced knee pain specialist to treat it. Don’t settle for anything less.
Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and restoration of musculoskeletal ailments. Knee doctors deal with knee bones and joints. Aside from the knees, Dr. Hibbitts has focused his specialized practice on the body’s most critical joints – shoulders, hips, and ankles – and offers both surgical and nonsurgical joint treatment options.
A strain occurs by overstretching, overusing, or bruising a knee’s muscles or tendons. Athletes with impaired balance or coordination and those with leg muscle weakness or inflexibility are at risk.
A fracture happens when the knee’s bones are partially or completely broken. A sudden impact is the most common cause of a fracture near the knee joint.
A dislocation occurs when the knee bones do not align properly, the patella is out of place, or the tibia or femur do not align with the rest of the joint.
“Bursitis” happens with inflammation or irritation of the bursae -- the fluid-filled sacs that cushion your joints. Arthritis can cause bursitis, and bursitis can make arthritis worse.
Tendonitis occurs when tendons become irritated, often causing swelling and tenderness. Repeated movement, overuse, or a sudden injury such as twisting, pulling, or straining the knee can cause tendonitis.
The tendon attaching the quadriceps and patella can partially or completely tear. A surgeon may insert a quad tendon graft using the patient’s own tissue or reattach the tendon by anchoring the detached muscle to the patella with sutures.
Tearing the meniscus cartilage results in pain, swelling, and instability, often causing the knee to “give out.” Sudden twisting or hyperextension of the joint can tear the meniscus, which is frequently accompanied by a “popping” sound.
During meniscus transplant surgery, a knee injury specialist replaces the injured or worn-away meniscus cartilage with donor tissue.
A tear in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) results in pain, inflammation, and the knee’s inability to bear weight, often accompanied by a “popping” sound and sensation. A sudden impact or a stressful movement such as a hyper-extension or severe twisting can detach the ACL partially or completely from the femur and tibia.
During ACL tear surgery, knee surgeons repair the torn ligament by grafting the patient’s tissue or tissue from a donor onto the detached area, securing the femur to the tibia using surgical sutures. Graft options for ACL reconstruction include harvesting ligament tissue from the patient’s patellar, hamstring, or quadriceps ligaments, or using cadaver donor ligaments.
In the back, the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and nearby cartilage stabilize the knee. A sudden frontal injury that hyper-extends the knee causes damage that requires surgery. Even without injury, long-term damage to the cartilage results in knee instability and weakness. A cartilage transplant graft surgery alleviates ongoing damage to the interior soft tissues in the knee.
A “luxating patella” results when the patella (or “kneecap”) dislodges from its position in the groove at the front of the femur. A partial dislodge is called “subluxation,” and a complete dislodge is called a “dislocation.” Sudden impact, twisting, or pulling on the leg can cause patella instability.
Tears in the other ligaments of the knee – the MLC, PCL, and LCL – are less common than ACL tears; however, they should all be treated by a knee pain specialist. Known as “collateral ligaments,” these supporting structures provide essential knee stabilization from every direction.
During a collateral ligament reconstruction procedure, the orthopedic surgeon will surgically reattach the damaged ligament using specialized surgical sutures or grafted ligament tissue from the patient or a donor.
Do not self-diagnose a knee injury. Athletes who don’t seek medical attention from a sports knee injury specialist can suffer ongoing ailments. To recover fully, don’t ignore joint pain, knee arthritis, or other symptoms.
Knee injury doctors are trained to know how to best treat your knee pain and restore function. If you experience any knee injury symptoms, please make an appointment with the Sunnyvale Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.
Common knee injury symptoms:
These symptoms indicate that you may need immediate knee treatment from a specialist in knee injuries.
During your diagnosis, Dr. Hibbitts, knee injury specialist, may utilize several techniques to determine your best course of treatment.
A thorough diagnosis is crucial to customize your treatment and support your full recuperation. As a specialist for knee injury, Dr. Hibbitts uses a full assessment process to determine the best course of action for you, getting you back in the game as soon as possible.
With training and personal experience, Dr. Hibbitts is on-track to become a top knee injury specialist in Sunnyvale, Texas. His professional highlights include:
An athlete and a father of three, Dr. Hibbitts lives an active life. He understands the importance of restoring your full knee function after an injury. As a knee injury specialist, Dr. Hibbitts knows how important your knees are to your overall wellbeing.
If you’ve got a knee problem, don’t delay. Call Dr. John Hibbitts to get your treatment plan rolling, getting you back to 100% in no time at all.