Do I need a knee replacement? I don’t know .. do you think it’s time for a knee replacement? I can not tell you how often I have this discussion with people. Let’s just put … continue reading
Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?
You wake up one morning and your shoulder hurts. You’re not sure why and blame it on your sleeping position. Or perhaps you bent down to pick something up and when you stand up your … continue reading
Why does the top of my shoulder hurt ?
Sorry to say, but most people will eventually suffer from shoulder pain. Whether your pain is due to an injury or you simply woke up with the pain many of you worry that you might … continue reading
8 Important ACL Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
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