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
What is An Arthroscopy? Terminology Tuesday
Arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. An arthroscopy involves the placement of a thin fiber-optic camera through a
Is Surgery For a Degenerative Knee Successful? Getting the Story Right.
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions of you. The pain from knee arthritis can be mild or quite severe and crippling. Arthroscopic knee surgery is often
Why Second … Or Third Opinions Are Important
Office hours can be daunting ... for both you as the patient and me as the physician. I want to listen to you, educate you and offer you a potential diagnosis
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
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
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?
Knee Replacement Video: A Patient’s Perspective
The pain of osteoarthritis can be crippling. While injections, physical therapy and medications help many, there are many more who are facing a knee
Knee Replacement Alternatives : High Tibial Osteotomy
Many of you are searching for knee replacement alternatives. Your knee pain from arthritis is starting to interfere with your quality of life. You have
Surgical Complications : The Role of Care Before Surgery
Surgery. It's a scary word. Especially if it is preceded by the words "you need". No matter what type of surgery you may be considering, many concerns will