Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common. The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime. The research has been clear over the years. The vast majority of these complex tears do not require … continue reading
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the opposite. Therapeutic exercise has been proven to relieve the … continue reading
Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis
ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency. Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury. Many people are under the false assumption that once the ACL surgery and rehabilitation is done the knee is … continue reading
Meniscus surgery for complex degenerative tears can be avoided
Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my office expecting to leave my office with a … continue reading
Do I need a knee replacement?
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
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