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
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
