The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high. We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the patients. Both pay dearly for surgical complications that … continue reading
10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you’ve heard awful phrases used to describe … continue reading
Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability. Knee OA hurts. And quite often, it hurts a lot. Osteoarthritis of the knee has been increasing in terms of the percentage … continue reading
Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast
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. Knee arthritis exercises have been shown to relieve … 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