Knee replacement surgery is a very commonly performed procedure that involves the resurfacing of the bones of the knee with metal and plastic pieces or components.  While there is a wealth of information and advertisements recommending which knee replacement to have, and where to have it done — there is very little published about knee… Read More

We all know the benefits that daily exercise may bring to our aging bodies.  The benefits are far from being simply physical in nature. But… We’re working longer, we’re shuttling our children here and there… and sometimes we just find it too difficult to consider going to a gym or working out for 30-60 minutes. … Read More

As the weather warms and the fields are prepared, another season of baseball is upon us.   I remember quite well how excited I was about the start of another little league season.  At that time, we had only one season… and no special camps, clinics, indoor leagues or travel teams.  Perhaps that’s why I… Read More

Despite extensive research, better diagnostic skills and reconstructive techniques, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are still a devastating injury with significant short and long term implications. Females are 5-6 times more likely to sustain an ACL tear when compared to males. Year round sports participation, especially in the same sport, and the explosion of intensive… Read More

The past few weeks saw a number of articles and papers come out on the issue of elective orthopedic surgery. When you are being told you “need” surgery for anything that is not life or limb threatening, there’s almost always time to dive in, learn more, seek another opinion or two, and talk to your… Read More

The journal Health Affairs just surveyed more than 1,500 patients with employer-provided insurance, including dozens in focus groups and one-on-one interviews. The “pervasive themes” from respondents, according to the authors, were “more is better, newer is better, you get what you pay for, (and) guidelines limit my doctor’s ability to provide me with the care… Read More

A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine has attracted a lot of attention… and it should.  The article focused on a group of patients with meniscus tears and osteoarthritis.  The goal of the study was to determine whether or not surgery was necessary when compared to a group of patients who only had… Read More

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma has once again been shown to be effective for alleviating the  pain of arthritis of the knee. PRP for Knee Arthritis PRP, or platelet rich plasma injections,   involve the injections of your own concentrated platelets — protein-releasing bodies, and other healing growth factors that can aid the body in… Read More