Knee

As the largest joint in the human body the knee is responsible for a similar proportion of visits to CORE. As with any joint, the knee can be painful for many different reasons. Chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis can cause slowly progressive pain without apparent cause. Additionally knee pain can occur suddenly from an injury. The providers at CORE have “seen it all” and are able to diagnose and rectify the vast majority of knee problems. We understand how knee pain can limit any person’s lifestyle and strive to utilize the most advanced methods to restore that active lifestyle.

If you are experiencing any of the following knee symptoms call for an appointment soon to mitigate the risk of doing further damage to your knee.

• Painful popping or snapping in or around the knee.
• Any severe pain around the knee area
• Inability to move or bend the knee
• Limping or inability to walk comfortably
• Swelling within the knee or calf area
• Knee gives out with walking, running or sports activities
• After an acute knee injury
• Pain following previous joint- replacement surgery

At Core, the most advanced non-surgical and surgical techniques are utilized to treat a vast array of knee disorders. If you think you may be suffering from a knee condition such as an acute injury, overuse injury or just parts wearing out, consult with one of the knee specialists at CORE by dialing 760-943-6700 or request an appointment online.

Our Knee Specialists

Christopher Hajnik, MD, is Fellowship Trained in joint replacement and knee surgery. His sub- specialties are unicomparmental arthroplasty, cartilage restoration surgery, and revision joint replacement of the knee and hip.

Gregory J. Loren, MD, is Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, as well as in Orthopaedic Research. He is the Team Physician for La Costa Canyon High School and CSU San Marcos.

Luke F. Bremner, MD, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons with a focus of training in complex sports and trauma. He specializes in shoulder and knee reconstruction/repair, hip arthroscopy, and both bony and soft tissue trauma.

Nathan Hammel, MD, FAAOS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a general orthopaedic surgeon with a specialization in musculoskeletal oncology, and has a particular interest in tumor care, joint replacement surgery, and fracture care.