Sports Medicine
How to Prevent an ACL Tear
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can cause chronic pain and make it difficult to bend or move your affected knee. Knowing how to prevent an ACL tear can help lower your risk for this type of injury. ACL tears are among the most common knee injuries. They occur when the anterior cruciate ligament, which helps stabilize…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Sports Injuries & How to Treat Them
Participating in sports carries the risk of being injured. Learning about the most common sports injuries can help you avoid them, or treat them correctly when they do occur. From running marathons to playing football, participating in sports can increase your risks of sustaining certain types of injuries. Sports injuries can occur for a number of reasons,…
Read MoreGetting Back in the Game: Recovering from ACL Surgery
ACL injuries are common in people who play high-impact contact sports such as basketball and soccer. Torn anterior cruciate ligaments rarelyheal correctly on their own, which is why most orthopedic surgeons will suggest reconstructive ACL surgery. During anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, your torn ligament is repaired using a tissue graft. Even though the surgery…
Read MoreI Tore My ACL, Now What? Your ACL Reconstruction and Surgery Options
ACL tears are painful knee injuries that may require surgical treatment. ACL reconstruction surgery using tendon grafts can help restore your knee’s stability. Roughly 200,000 people in the US injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee each year. Your ACL keeps your knee joint stable and allows its full range of motion. When your ACL…
Read MoreOur Answers to Your FAQs About ACL Repair Surgery
It is not uncommon for athletes to experience ACL injuries that require surgery to repair. We know that you will have questions when it comes time to speak with a surgeon, so here is some information to help you make an informed decision about your care. Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) allows you to run…
Read MoreWhat is Arthroscopy?
Physicians can treat joint injuries through the use of arthroscopy. If your pain does not subside following noninvasive treatments, you may need arthroscopy to repair your injury. Arthroscopy is a type of procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to repair problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein”…
Read MoreThe Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Injury and What You Should Do
You can prevent further damage to your rotator cuff by recognizing symptoms of a serious injury and contacting your doctor. Your rotator cuff consists of four separate muscles that come together over your shoulder joint. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which a shoulder can be injured, including tendonitis, arthritis, falls, athletic activities, bone spurs,…
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