Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint
What is Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip? Bones are living tissue, and like all living tissue they rely on blood vessels to bring blood to keep them alive. When disease or injury prevents the blood supply from flowing freely to a bone, cells in the bone begin to...
ACL Autograft Reconstruction Rehabilitation
ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol ACL reconstruction surgery takes between 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours to perform. The next 6 months is very important if the athlete wants to get back to high level sports. A proper rehabilitation protocol is needed to allow the...
What Can Happen If An ACL Tear Is Left Untreated?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) provides anteroposterior and rotatory stability to the knee during activities such as pivoting. An example of a pivoting activity is the sudden change in running direction during football or basketball. Loss of the function of the...
