The knee is the principal weight-bearing joint supporting one’s body weight. At OC Orthopedic in Fountain Valley, CA, patients have easy access to a vast array of knee injury treatment options. Knee pain is treated by Dr. Howard Marans with state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

Knee Specialist

It is very important to receive immediate and proper treatment for your knee pain. If left untreated, scar tissue developed in healing process can develop and lead to chronic conditions in the knee. These chronic conditions to the knee caused by scar tissue will be more difficult to correct.

The knee is susceptible to a vast array of injuries.

• Awkward movements resulting in ACL Tears
• Hard falls
• Collisions
• Sudden twists or pivots
• Excessive force or blows
• Overuse or repetitive motion
• Inflammatory conditions and degenerative conditions

OC Orthopedics offers:

• Clinical experience and excellence
• Cost-effective surgical treatment
• Compassionate care
• Rapid and permanent recovery

As a leading knee specialist in Southern California, Dr. Howard Marans offers all-encompassing orthopedic knee diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Common Knee Conditions

An experienced knee specialist begins for a precise diagnosis of the cause of pain.

• Medical history
• Patient history of activity
• Physical examination
• X-Ray
• MRI

Commonly diagnosed knee injuries/conditions”

• Arthritis in the knee
• Dislocated kneecap
• Bursitis in the knee
• Knee ligament injuries
• Meniscus tears
• Runner’s knee
• Knee fractures

Common Knee Symptoms

Knee injury symptoms vary based on the degree of injury or stage of medical condition.

• Pain is first indicator of injury or disease (degenerative condition)
• Pain is a red flag when it does not subside over time
• Simple knee movements may exacerbate pain
• Knee swelling is indicative of extra pressure on the knee
• Difficulty standing or balancing with full weight
• Redness or tenderness to the touch around the knee cap area

Leading Knee Specialist

OC Orthopedic is a leader in knee care. We provide every patient with an individualized treatment plan. Each patient is unique and their special needs and concerns must be incorporated into treatment. Dr. Howard Marans has over 20 years of providing his patients with whole body care.

Our mission is to treat all patients in a professional, timely manner. Optimal outcomes depend on:

• Accurate diagnosis of the cause of knee pain
• Complete explanation of treatment options
• Assessing every patient’s expectations from treatment
• Precise execution of treatment plan – open reduction/internal fixation surgery or arthroscopic surgery

To schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Howard Marans, please click the icon below – or – call 714.979.8981.