Another Successful ACL Reconstruction: Congrats, Jayanna!
Arthroscopic Bucket-Handle Lateral Meniscus Repair
This was a bucket-handle meniscus tear we encountered in an active young adult. His knee was locked and he could not move therefore he needed surgery to repair the meniscus and restore the knee range of motion. We followed an
Shoulder Instability- Labral Repair versus Laterjet Bone Block Treatment
One area of controversy in shoulder surgery is when to perform a glenoid/shoulder socket augmentation procedure for shoulder instability. Joint stability is dictated by the bony anatomy, surrounding ligaments, and supporting muscles. After a shoulder dislocation it is common to
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears- Choosing the best ACL Graft
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is within the knee joint with a limited blood supply. After it tears, it does not heal itself. The torn fragments may scar scar back together, but without the appropriate tension, the ACL is unable
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears- ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures or tears are a common injury among athletes. The ACL is an important ligament inside the knee that provides stability during certain motions. Many folks initially have significant pain and swelling after an ACL injury.
Rotator Cuff Tears- Do I really need an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common shoulder injuries. More than 2 million patients seek help for rotator cuff injuries every year. The good news is a majority of rotator cuff tears DO NOT need surgery. A good orthopedic surgeon will recommend appropriate
Meniscus Tears- Do I really need arthroscopic knee surgery?
Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries. Ask around and you will probably find a few peers or colleagues that have experienced a meniscus tear. Over the years, there has been lots of confusion about when to operate
Olympic gymnast fractures tibia in gruesome sports injury
French gymnast Samir Ait Said sustained a tibia fracture this past week while competing at the Olympic games in Rio. It was a gruesome reminder about the hazards our athletes face when participating in competition. Athletes at these levels push