You just returned home from the emergency room. You or your child twisted their knee and felt a pop. Unable to walk, an emergency room visit seemed very appropriate. You were told this may be … continue reading
Lateral Knee Pain Explained
Why does the outside of my knee hurt ? Lateral knee pain is pain on the outside of your knee. The location of your knee pain can give you a clue about what might be … continue reading
How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle
Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with less pain. Knee sleeves are one of the supports I recommend for an active lifestyle, so you can get out of the cycle of pain, … continue reading
Burning Knee Pain
The knee joint is a common source of pain. There are many ways that people use to describe the pain that they have. Some have sharp pain, some dull, others feel piercing pain, but many … continue reading
Meniscus Transplant For Knee Pain after Meniscus Surgery
Meniscus transplant or replacement surgery is considered for patients with persistent knee pain, and swelling which occured after previous surgery to remove a torn meniscus. The meniscus is very important to preserve cushioning within the … continue reading
PCL Injury and Reconstruction
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the strongest ligament in the knee. The PCL is the stronger cousin to the ACL which most people have heard of. While the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL is injured more often … continue reading
Why didn’t my rotator cuff heal ?
You had surgery to repair your rotator cuff tear. Your recovery was not as rapid or complete as you would have liked. In an effort to see why your shoulder is still bothering you your … continue reading
Sudden cardiac death in young athletes
Sudden cardiac death in young athletes continues with alarming frequency. The most common cause of sudden death in the young athlete is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM. Simply put, HCM means the heart muscle is bigger. … continue reading
Is a Subacromial Decompression Useful In Treating Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain exacts a large toll on society at large. Shoulder pain is significant cause of disability and leads to quality of life issues. In the 1970s, a procedure called a subacromial decompression was introduced … continue reading