Repairability of Meniscal Tears: There are a number of variables which determine whether your tear is repairable or not. Only a certain portion of the
What is a Partial ACL Tear?
The the anterior cruciate ligament --ACL --is one of the more vital and more easily injured ligaments within our knee. Ligaments are very tough, fibrous tissue
Do all ACL tears require surgery?
Do All ACL Tears Require Surgery? No. Many ACL tears do not require surgery and can be managed non-operatively. Many factors go into the decision-making
Which “graft” should I choose for my ACL reconstruction?
A graft is the tissue we use to give you a new ACL. The choices available break down into two large categories. Autograft is your own tissue, and allograft is
What is a Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction?
The native ACL is made up of two bundles; the anteromedial bundle and the posterolateral bundle. Over the last 20+ years surgeons have been reconstructing only
Does Stretching Prevent Injury?
The debate continues -- does stretching diminish the risk of injury? The NY Times published a piece recently on the "Right Reason to Stretch". If you read
Social Media and Healthcare: Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing
In many of my previous posts regarding the relative value propositions of establishing a deep digital presence in healthcare --- or entering onto the stage of
I have been told I am “missing cartilage” in my knee…what does this mean?
There are two forms of cartilage in the knee; the two meniscal cartilage discs or cushions, and the articular cartilage on the ends of the bones. Some
What can be done to repair a hole or defect in the cartilage?
This first image shows an acute, or fresh cartilage defect, which occurred in association with an ACL tear. We elected to fix this with a cartilage plug or
Healthcare and Social Media: Ready to Join the Conversation?
Doctors, Healthcare Professionals ... and Digital Media I know you're out there! I know many of you are ready to engage.... We're going to build
Do Labral Tears Require Surgery?
Do Labral Tears Require Surgery? Once again is critical to keep this in mind. Physicians should endeavor to treat patients and not their MRI findings. A recent
I’m Worried About My Labral Tear Surgery
There are many reasons why this is one of the most frequent questions that I field from e-mails through my website, or with patients whom I am interacting with
