Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions of you. The pain from knee arthritis can be mild or quite severe and crippling. Arthroscopic knee surgery is often
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Avoiding Running Injuries… Pace versus Intensity and Defining Your Goals
There has been a tremendous increase in the number of runners I see on the trails, at local races and unfortunately in my office. I treat a lot of running
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
Return to Sports After ACL Surgery : 5 Professional Opinions
Having ACL surgery is a big commitment. It is a painful procedure with a long-anticipated recovery. As your surgeons, we know all of you have one goal in
Who Should Consider an ACL Reconstruction? Five Professional Opinions.
ACL tears are are occurring at an alarming rate. With lifelong implications, an ACL tear can be a devastating injury in a teenager. While 65-80% of athletes
Surgical Complications : The Role of Care Before Surgery
Surgery. It's a scary word. Especially if it is preceded by the words "you need". No matter what type of surgery you may be considering, many concerns will
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
When Should My Child Have ACL Surgery- Video
Children who suffer an ACL tear can not be treated like small adults. Your child is far more likely to suffer secondary injuries such as meniscus tears
Early ACL Reconstruction Strongly Recommended For Young Athletes
ACL tears in children and adolescents can be a devastating injury. For a worried parent, these study findings are sobering. It is simply impossible
ACL Surgery – Start to Finish : Part I
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament - or the ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in our knee. Surgery for an anterior cruciate injury has unfortunately become
“You Need Surgery!” : Well, Maybe Not….
The past few weeks saw a number of articles and papers come out on the issue of elective orthopedic surgery. When you are being told you "need" surgery for
Degenerative Joint Disease Treatments
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