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
MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?
Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss the issue of overuse
Your 41st Patient: Practical (Tactical) Guidance to Develop Website Content….
Practical Guidance for Physician Website Content Creation : #thcsm For physicians or healthcare providers thinking of establishing a digital presence, but
Health Care and Social Media… The Need For TACTICAL Guidance
So you're a health care professional or organization interested in having a meaningful online digital presence? Great! What? Where? How?
It’s Not Just a Job….
There are so many reasons I enjoy coming to work everyday... Every patient who walks in and thanks myself and my staff for improving their quality of life
Osteoarthritis: A Common Cause ~ and Possible Prevention
Osteoarthritis has many causes. Genetics, trauma, environmental, and chronic repetitive stresses have all been implicated. Traumatic osteoarthritis is very
As We Mature (age), Things Change…
... and many of those changes we see on MRIs or X-rays don't necessarily require treatment of surgery. Many of us will develop tears of various structures as
What is the Rotator Cuff?
Frequently mispronounced .... frequently *injured*, hurts at night, and frequently *over-treated* --- It's important to have a basic understanding of what the
