Millions of people suffer from degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis(OA) of the knee. Degenerative joint disease of the knee is the cause of
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Medicine and the Art of Listening
Listen to the patient: He is telling you the diagnosis," Sir William Osler Most patients are interrupted by their physicians after 18 seconds... yes 18
sports AS medicine
The grandeur and spectacle which is the Olympics effects each of us in many different ways. Some of us remember our own doomed, yet valiant efforts to become
Microfracture for Cartilage Injuries Of The Knee
Cartilage injuries in the knee are common. The treatment of cartilage injuries in the knee is constantly evolving. If you have a cartilage defect then you
Knee Injuries & Treatment Info
Your knee is one of the strongest joints in your body. It is also the largest and one of the most commonly injured. The knee is a modified hinge joint, similar
A Patient’s Perspective: Healthcare and Social Media
Healthcare and Social Media : A patient's thoughts... Why see a doctor 200 miles away when you live 20 miles from one of the United States' fifth most
New Research on PRP Injection for Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis
New research shows PRP injection (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is being used in orthopaedics with increasing frequency and effectiveness for sports injuries and
How to Prepare For and Execute An Online Presence In Healthcare
Establishing a Social Media Presence in Healthcare Background: The world of healthcare is inherently siloed, tethered, fragmented and prone to poor
Do I Need Therapy or Rehabilitation Before Knee Surgery
Patients facing knee surgery -- especially knee replacement surgery as well as surgery to reconstruct the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) will benefit from
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
When can I?
Post operative knee questions: when can I shower? The instruction sheet is clear on this. After a knee arthroscopy you can shower the next day, after a
Meniscus Tears… Why Surgery Isn’t Always Necessary
Meniscus tears are very common. Each knee has two menisci which serve as cushions. They can tear due to degeneration, or they can tear due to trauma or a