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Conditions we treat.

Plain-language guides to the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow problems Dr. Stepanyan treats most often, from what each one feels like to when surgery makes sense and what recovery looks like. Each guide is written and reviewed by Dr. Stepanyan and cites the medical research behind it.

Knee

Arthritis and robotic knee replacement, revision surgery, and sports injuries of the ligaments, meniscus, cartilage and extensor tendons.

Knee Arthritis & Total Knee ReplacementRobotic-assisted MAKO knee replacement Revision Knee ReplacementWhen a knee replacement wears, loosens or fails ACL TearsLigament injuries and reconstruction Meniscus TearsRepair, root tears and when to leave it alone Knee Cartilage InjuriesFocal cartilage defects and restoration Patellar InstabilityKneecap dislocations and MPFL reconstruction Quadriceps & Patellar Tendon TearsExtensor mechanism ruptures

Hip

Direct anterior, muscle-sparing hip replacement, revision surgery, and tendon injuries around the hip.

Hip Arthritis & Total Hip ReplacementDirect anterior, muscle-sparing hip replacement Revision Hip ReplacementWhen a hip replacement wears, loosens or fails Gluteal Tendon TearsLateral hip pain and abductor tendon repair Proximal Hamstring TearsPain high in the back of the thigh and sitting pain

Shoulder

Anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, and arthroscopic care for instability and tendon injuries.

Rotator Cuff TearsTherapy, arthroscopic repair and recovery Reverse Shoulder ReplacementFor large tears that can’t be repaired and cuff tear arthritis Anatomic Shoulder ReplacementFor shoulder arthritis with a healthy rotator cuff Biceps Tendon InjuriesTendinitis, tears and tenodesis Shoulder InstabilityDislocations and a loose shoulder Shoulder Labral TearsSLAP and Bankart tears AC Joint InjuriesSeparated shoulder and AC arthritis Pectoralis Major TearsChest and upper arm tendon ruptures

Elbow

Tendon injuries around the elbow.

Distal Biceps Tendon TearsElbow-side biceps ruptures and repair

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what hurts and what you want to get back to. Dr. Stepanyan will sort out the cause and walk you through every option, surgical or not.

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These guides are general information, not a diagnosis or medical advice for your situation. Last reviewed November 2026.