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...
Understanding Os Naviculare Syndrome: A Guide from Your Orthopaedic Surgeon
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I often see patients with various foot and ankle complaints. One condition that can cause persistent pain and often goes undiagnosed is Os Naviculare Syndrome. You might be surprised to learn that a small, extra bone in your foot could be...
Treating Medial Compartment Cartilage Tears with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate & High Tibial Osteotomy
Cartilage injuries in the knee, particularly in the medial compartment, are common causes of persistent knee pain and functional limitation in active individuals. When conservative management fails, and especially in younger patients who are not yet candidates for...
Ankle Pain from Ankle Osteoarthritis
When most people think of arthritis, the fingers, hips, or knees usually come to mind. But the ankle? Not so much. And yet, for many patients, ankle osteoarthritis becomes a daily struggle — one that slowly chips away at mobility and comfort. In this post, I’ll share...
Shoulder Arthritis Prevention: How to Reduce the Risk
Shoulder arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the shoulder joint. While it is more common in older adults, younger individuals who engage in repetitive overhead activities or suffer shoulder injuries can also develop arthritis...
