MCL or medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee are a relatively common injury. The MCL is one of the most commonly torn ligaments around the knee. The
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What is An Arthroscopy? Terminology Tuesday
Arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. An arthroscopy involves the placement of a thin fiber-optic camera through a
The Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Going to a Doctor's office is not easy Being prepared for your doctor's visit is of paramount importance. When you are in a doctor's office for an injury or
Pain In The Front Of The Knee: 6 Common Causes
Pain in the front of the knee or anterior knee pain is very common. Do any of these scenarios seem familiar to you? You come to a stairway and cringe at the
Great Medical Blog Content: Think Like a Patient
Many physicians and health care providers in general are spending a lot of time, effort and money to have a website. But a website without content is virtually
Root Tears of Medial Meniscus
Root tears of the medial meniscus are being recognized on an MRI with increasing frequency. Most of you who have a root tear do not recall an injury to
What is The Cause of Meniscus Tears? Expert Series
Derrick Rose is out again. This time he has torn a meniscus in his knee. The meniscus is the primary shock absorber in our knee. The meniscus plays a
A Straightforward Diagnosis … Five Professional Opinions
This will be the background post in the: A Straightforward Diagnosis ~ Five Professional Opinion series. Each month we will explore a relatively
Why Does Your Knee Snap and Pop?
Woah... My knee popped--- what going on? Knees that snap and pop are very common and are a common reason for you to seek out an expert
Twitter and Orthopedic Surgeons
Twitter is quite simply an information powerhouse. It is like drinking from a never ending fire hose of timely, relevant information and conversations germane
Results of Orthopedic Surgery – Volume Matters
There are very few ways for the public to determine the "quality" of their physician, and whether or not that doctor should be the one performing their knee
As Sports Medicine Surges, Hope Springs Eternal….
“Unfortunately in our field, there often is acceptance and use before there is data,” When I came through my training, I never saw patients over 40 who