Pain in the front of the knee or anterior knee pain is very common. Do any of these scenarios seem familiar to you? You come to a stairway and cringe at the
Knee Replacement Infection: Crucial Steps To Prevent Yours
A knee replacement infection is an awful problem to deal with. An infection of a knee replacement is one of the worst complications we worry about. That's
Can PRP Prevent Knee Arthritis From Worsening ?
PRP or platelet rich plasma injections for knee arthritis are very popular these days. Many physician are administering PRP injections to patients with
Root Tears of Medial Meniscus
Root tears of the medial meniscus are being recognized on an MRI with increasing frequency. Most of you who have a root tear do not recall an injury to
You Have Torn Your Meniscus: What’s Next ? Expert Series
A meniscus tear is a very common source of pain. In our last Expert Series post we explored the cause of most meniscus tears. The cause of meniscal tears
How Important is The Meniscus ?
The meniscus is one of the most important structures we have within our knees. Within each of our knees we have two menisci: We have an inner, or medial
What is The Cause of Meniscus Tears? Expert Series
Derrick Rose is out again. This time he has torn a meniscus in his knee. The meniscus is the primary shock absorber in our knee. The meniscus plays a
Patellar Tendon Tears
Patellar tendon tears are a relatively common and severe tendon injury. Patellar tendon tears will require surgery in order to enable you to walk or return to
You MUST have surgery
"You must have surgery ... " 20 something years ago I was faced with a very important decision. What specialty would I choose to pursue as a physician?
Custom Knee Replacement
Mary is in excruciating pain. Waking up and stepping out of bed has become a dreaded activity. She remembers the days she would bolt out of bed and head out
ACL Tears in Westchester NY Start to Rise … 4 Critical Issues to Understand Before Surgery
As you know, I am a Westchester County, NY Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine ... Because we treat so many athletes and weekend
Recovery from ACL Surgery : The Psychological Component
As anyone who has had an ACL reconstruction will tell you... it is a big deal. The recovery from ACL surgery is not simple. Not only is an ACL