ACL injuries have been steadily increasing in incidence for years. Children and adults alike often elect to undergo an ACL reconstruction in the hopes of
Obesity and Infection Risk in Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve the quality of life in an individual who has a successful result. To the contrary, if you have a
Knee Replacements : Success Is Process Driven
Successful knee replacements can radically improve your quality of life. On the other hand, if your knee replacement does not go well, it will be a source of
Preventing ACL Tears – The Role of Hip Strengthening
Tears of the ACL or the Anterior Cruciate Ligament are occurring at an alarming frequency. Women are more susceptible to tearing their ACL due to a number of
Knee Pain … How Everything Is Connected — Why Can’t We Treat The Whole Person?
Tim appeared no different than your average middle aged man. He was complaining of knee pain. His knee hurt when he woke up and it would be stiff if he sat
Physicians and An Online Presence : Patella Tendon Case Study
On Sunday November 29th, Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks suffered a patella tendon tear. The press was all over it. Mr Graham was an active part of
Why is My Knee Swollen?
A swollen knee can be caused by an injury, overuse, or an underlying disease. When your knee swells, it is due to fluid building up in or around the knee. It is
When Can I Exercise After ACL Surgery?
After you have recovered from the initial pain of your ACL surgery, you will start to wonder what activities are acceptable to perform after ACL surgery, and
What is a Plica? Terminology Tuesday
A plica is felt to be a common cause of knee pain. There is a lot of misunderstanding about a medial plica. Let's try and set the record straight on what a
Meniscus Tears in Children
Meniscus tears in children are relatively common due to sports. Many of those meniscus tears will heal spontaneously over 4-6 weeks after the injury. Certain
What Are Shin Splints? Terminology Tuesday
Overuse injuries are common in runners and active individuals alike. Shin splints are one of the most common overuse injuries we see. Unfortunately, many
Osteoarthritis and Running …Can They Co-Exist?
Osteoarthritis of the knee does not always end a long-running career. Most runners over 45 have some degree of arthritic change in their knee and don't even