Meniscus Root Tear & Its Link to Knee Osteoarthritis
What is the Meniscus? Inside each knee, there are two menisci — the medial (inner) and lateral (outer) meniscus. They are crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like shock absorbers between your thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). The menisci have several...
Early Signs of Osteoarthritis & When to See a Doctor
As an orthopaedic surgeon, one of the most common conditions I treat is Osteoarthritis (OA). Often called “wear-and-tear” arthritis, it is a condition where the protective cartilage in your joints gradually wears down over time. While it is a natural part...
Choosing the Best Graft for ACL Reconstruction – Latest Research
If you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the biggest decisions before surgery is choosing the right graft — the tissue used to replace your torn ligament. Surgeons commonly use either your hamstring tendon or your patellar tendon (the tendon...
