Knee

Expert care for knee injuries, arthritis, and joint pain in the Catskills and Hudson Valley

Overview

The knee is one of the body’s most important weight-bearing joints — and when it’s injured or worn down, even simple movements can become painful. At Catskill Orthopedics, Dr. Charles W. Episalla brings over 30 years of experience treating knee pain, injuries, and arthritis in patients of all ages and activity levels.

Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, dealing with joint degeneration, or experiencing limited mobility, we offer personalized, non-surgical and surgical treatments to help restore your function and reduce pain.

Why Choose Catskill Orthopedics for Knee Care?

Decades of knee treatment and surgical experience
Dr. Episalla is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and former Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Bon Secours Community Hospital and Garnet Health–Catskill. He has performed thousands of successful knee procedures, including ACL repairs, meniscus surgeries, and total joint replacements.

Trusted by athletes and active adults
As Team Physician for SUNY Sullivan for over 25 years, Dr. Episalla has deep experience treating athletic knee injuries. His care extends beyond athletes to include patients with arthritis, post-injury joint issues, and everyday wear-and-tear.

Comprehensive, conservative-first approach
We begin with conservative care — physical therapy, injections, or bracing — and only recommend surgery when truly necessary. If surgery is needed, we use advanced, minimally invasive techniques whenever possible for faster recovery.

Convenient local care
With offices in Ferndale and Goshen, you don’t have to travel far to receive expert evaluation, diagnostics, and follow-up care for knee problems.

Common Knee Conditions We Treat

  • Meniscus tears

  • ACL, MCL, and PCL injuries

  • Patellar tracking disorders and dislocations

  • Knee arthritis (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis)

  • Cartilage damage or degeneration

  • Tendonitis and bursitis

  • Ligament sprains and overuse injuries

  • Post-traumatic knee stiffness or instability

  • Fractures involving the knee or surrounding bones

  • Failed prior knee surgeries or replacements

Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Treatments:

  • Activity modification and physical therapy

  • Anti-inflammatory medications

  • Cortisone or viscosupplementation (gel) injections

  • Custom bracing for stability or pain relief

Surgical Treatments:

  • Arthroscopic meniscus repair or removal

  • ACL reconstruction

  • Cartilage preservation or transplantation

  • Realignment procedures (osteotomy)

  • Partial or total knee replacement

  • Revision surgery for failed implants or hardware