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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Knee

Why Can’t I Straighten My Knee?

Simply put, if you are unable to straighten your knee after an injury, you may have a severe knee injury. Even mild injuries can result in loss of full motion

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Knee

Why Does My Knee Swell ?

Knee swelling after an injury can be sign that your knee injury is serious.  In general, knee swelling is a very common reason to see an Orthopedic Surgeon.  

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ACL

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

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Osteoarthritis: A Common Cause ~ and Possible Prevention

Osteoarthritis has many causes.  Genetics, trauma, environmental, and chronic repetitive stresses have all been implicated.   Traumatic osteoarthritis is very

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The Latest in Adult Reconstructive Knee Surgery

  This month JBJS published an overview from Drs. Carl Deirmengian and Jess Lonner on the latest clinical developments and trends in knee

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

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