KNEE | RENTON & MAPLE VALLEY
Knee Care in Renton and Maple Valley
Dr. Matthew Lyons treats knee injuries in athletes and active adults, including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, patellar stabilization with MPFL reconstruction, and cartilage restoration procedures, at offices in Renton and Maple Valley, Washington.
A knee injury has a way of shrinking your world. The pickup games stop, the trail runs stop, and eventually you catch yourself planning around stairs. Sports medicine exists to reverse that shrinkage, and the modern knee toolkit is remarkably good at it: ligaments can be reconstructed, menisci preserved, kneecaps stabilized, and cartilage defects resurfaced. The right operation, at the right time, with committed rehab, is how many athletes get back to the activities they thought they had lost.
Conditions and Procedures
ACL Reconstruction
The ACL is the knee’s pivot ligament. When it tears, athletes in cutting sports usually face a choice about reconstruction. Dr. Lyons performs ACL reconstruction with graft options tailored to the athlete. Read about ACL reconstruction.
Meniscus Repair
The meniscus is the knee’s shock absorber, and preserving it protects the joint for decades. When a tear is repairable, repair is strongly preferred over removal. Read about meniscus repair.
Patellar Instability and MPFL Reconstruction
A kneecap that dislocates once may dislocate again, especially in young athletes. Stabilization, most often MPFL reconstruction, restores confidence in the knee. Read about patellar instability.
Cartilage Restoration
Focal cartilage defects in younger patients can be resurfaced with modern restoration techniques rather than managed as early arthritis. Read about knee cartilage restoration.
A Preservation-First Philosophy
A theme runs through all of these procedures: preserve what you can. Save the meniscus rather than trim it away when the tear allows. Restore cartilage rather than resign a 30-year-old to arthritis. Stabilize the kneecap before repeated dislocations damage the joint surface. Decisions made in an athlete’s twenties echo for decades, and Dr. Lyons treats them with that horizon in mind.
If a knee injury is keeping you from the activities you love, request an appointment at the Renton or Maple Valley office.
Take the Next Step
Request an appointment at the Renton or Maple Valley office.