Multi-Ligament Knee Injury and Knee Dislocations
A multi-ligament knee injury is among the most severe injuries an orthopedic surgeon encounters. When two or more of the knee’s major stabilizing ligaments fail simultaneously, the joint ...
Meniscus Root Tear and Complex Meniscus Pathology
Not all meniscus tears carry the same consequences. A peripheral tear in the outer zone of the meniscus behaves differently from a radial tear, and both behave differently ...
Meniscus Tears: Types, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints in orthopedic practice, and meniscus tears are among the most frequent causes. They occur in high school athletes as ...
MCL, PCL and LCL Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment
Knee ligament injuries are a common reason patients end up in an orthopedic surgeon’s office, but not all ligament tears present the same way or require the same ...
Meniscus Repair vs. Partial Meniscectomy: What Determines the Right Approach
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries seen in orthopedic practice, affecting athletes and non-athletes alike across a wide age range. But not all ...
Breathing New Life into Your Knees with Cartilage Restoration
Cartilage is like a shock absorber. If you’ve ever been in a car that needs new shocks, you understand how rough it can be not to have the ...
How to Stay Active After Knee Surgery
It’s important to stay active after knee surgery. You may be used to taking it easy before you had surgery due to knee pain and weakness. Now that ...
Treatment Options for Patellar Tendinitis
The patellar tendon works with muscles at the front of your thigh that you use to extend your knee when you kick, jump, and run. If you have ...