Patellofemoral Joint Loading, Early Osteoarthritis after ACL Reconstruction
For young adults, lower patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading is associated with an increased likelihood of early PFJ osteoarthritis at one year after ACL reconstruct
How Acton-Boxborough Coach Helps Players Recover from ACL Tears
This article about an assistant soccer coach at Acton-Boxborough High School in Massachusetts caught my attention because this is where I grew up.
ACL Reconstruction – Retear and Rehabilitation Information
Learn about the techniques that hopefully prevent a retear of the ACL after surgery and the rehabilitation process after undergoing an ACL reconstruction.
Anterior Knee Pain Following Hamstring ACL Reconstruction
Anterior knee pain following hamstring ACL reconstruction is a very timely topic. We have been debating graft choice for ACL reconstruction for decades.
Surgical Treatment of Iatrogenic Patella Baja
Patella baja is characterized by a loss of patellar height and can develop as either an acute or chronic complication following a knee injury or surgical procedure.
ACL Tears – Preferred and New Surgical Technique
ACL tears are an incredibly common injury. This video introduces new techniques we can use that show very promising results:
The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration Implant—known as the BEAR implant
The Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration Implant—known as the BEAR implant—encourages the stumps of a torn ACL to grow back together. This article discusses how we’re enabling the ligament to repair itself.
Potential complications with BTB (patellar tendon) grafts for ACL reconstruction
One of the complications I see occasionally with BTB (patellar tendon) grafts for ACL reconstruction is scarring of the patellar tendon and resulting patella baja.