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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Does ACL Surgery Prevent Arthritis?

ACL tears are far more common than in the past.  Up until recently our primary goal of ACL surgery was to stabilize your knee to prevent further damage.  It

meniscus repair

Can A Meniscus Tear Heal?

Meniscus tears are a very common injury.  Since many people over 50 will have one and many more over 70 will have one it is normal to wonder if a meniscus tear

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Do I Need a Brace After ACL Surgery?

Bracing after ACL surgery has been recommended for many reasons. But there is no evidence to support routine bracing after ACL surgery.  Some propose that it

Patella tendinitis

What is Patellar Tendonitis or a Jumpers Knee?

Your junior athlete and star of the basketball team is complaining of pain in the front of their knee.  They complain that it hurts when they sprint, or jump. 

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Video Series: Which ACL Graft To Choose?

Choosing the right ACL graft for you is important.  There are many tissues or grafts available to use to reconstruct or rebuild your ACL

ACL Recovery

How Long Does It Take To Recover From ACL Surgery?

ACL surgery requires an extensive, specific and long recovery. The ACL recovery process is long in order to limit your risk of  reinjury and to give you the

exercise and stretching

Physical Therapy Before ACL Surgery Improves Your Results

When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament or ACL your knee swells with blood.  When the knee swells, that triggers a cascade of events which causes you to

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Platelet Rich Plasma- PRP Injections- Video: When, Why and How

PRP injections are created by centrifuging a sample of your blood.   The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and

Bowed legs and medial knee pain

What Is Medial Joint Space Narrowing?

Medial joint space narrowing is a common term many of you will see in your x-ray and MRI reports.   Medial joint space narrowing is a long-winded way of

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Growing Cartilage To Treat Arthritic Joints

Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip affects millions of people across the globe.  Osteoarthritis is the number cause of disability.  The medical community has

ACL surgery

ACL Recovery and Reinjury Risk

ACL injuries are occurring at an alarming rate.  Single sport specialization, lack of proper training and many other factors all contribute to the risk of

acl graft choice

ACL Graft Choice: Which One Fails More Often?

Athletes with a torn ACL in their knee often complain of instability and giving way.  An ACL reconstruction should restore stability of the knee and enable an

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