Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common. The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime. The research has been clear over the
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the
Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis
ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency. Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury. Many people are under the false assumption
Fear and Surgical Decision Making
Fear has a role in elective surgery decision making. I'm not convinced that many doctors understand this. Throughout the last six months, we tracked a large
Meniscus surgery for complex degenerative tears can be avoided
Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my
Do I need a knee replacement?
Do I need a knee replacement? I don't know .. do you think it's time for a knee replacement? I can not tell you how often I have this discussion with
8 Important ACL Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
You just returned home from the emergency room. You or your child twisted their knee and felt a pop. Unable to walk, an emergency room visit seemed very
Lateral Knee Pain Explained
Why does the outside of my knee hurt ? Lateral knee pain is pain on the outside of your knee. The location of your knee pain can give you a clue about what
How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle
Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with less pain. Knee sleeves are one of the supports I recommend for an active lifestyle, so
Burning Knee Pain
The knee joint is a common source of pain. There are many ways that people use to describe the pain that they have. Some have sharp pain, some dull, others
Meniscus Transplant For Knee Pain after Meniscus Surgery
Meniscus transplant or replacement surgery is considered for patients with persistent knee pain, and swelling which occured after previous surgery to remove a
PCL Injury and Reconstruction
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the strongest ligament in the knee. The PCL is the stronger cousin to the ACL which most people have heard of.
