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Meniscus tears are a very common source of pain in the knee. They are also commonly seen on MRIs obtained for other reasons – and are not necessarily the cause of your pain. Many people come in on a daily basis and ask if surgery for meniscus tear is always necessary. In this post we… 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
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