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Chondral injuries are common to the knee joint especially with ACL injuries or multi-ligament injuries. One study reported 23% of acute ACL injuries and 54% of chronic…
There is much debate on the best way to treat a patient who has suffered an ACL tear regarding graft choice and when to do the surgery. However, the one opinion that…
Conservative treatments for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA), especially physical therapy, are more effective than many physicians think they are in relieving…
Common knee problems such as asymptomatic meniscus tears and most osteoarthritis will heal with non-operative treatment. Yet, patients with these problems are often told…
A patellar tendon rupture is a disabling injury that prevents the patient from achieving full knee extension. This rare injury, occurring in less than 0.5% of the…
Following simultaneous anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and repair or removal of a locked bucket-handle meniscus tear, patients were having difficulty…
One of the most common problems that we have been seeing in our clinic are patients that have developed a stiff, arthritic knee; many seeing us for a second opinion.…
A clear understanding of the anatomy and mechanics of the patellofemoral joint is critical when treating a patient that presents with a possible patellar dislocation.…
The use of a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine was initiated around 1982 after total knee replacements (TKA) to promote healing to the tissues, but other benefits…
Our office meets twice a month for research meetings to discuss various topics that relate to treatment of the knee joint, or other topics that may affect our orthopedic…
Patellofemoral dislocation accounts for fewer than 3% of knee injuries seen by most orthopedic surgeons. Evaluating patellofemoral dislocation and determining whether…
Delayed ambulation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) decreases pain and swelling and facilitates recovery without increasing complications, according to a Shelbourne…