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...
ACL Surgery – What Are “Extra Procedures” & Do They Help?
We often hear about football players tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This is one of the most important ligaments in the knee, and an ACL tear usually requires surgery for active people who want to return to sports. Traditionally, surgeons repair the...
