Why ACL Tears Are So Devastating
This author reviews why ACL tears are so devastating and so common, who tends to tear their ACL, what the surgery entails and most importantly, the recovery.
Knee Surgery Scars & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Something I often discuss with patients before surgery is how long their knee surgery scar is actually going to be. In residency and fellowship, we are taught that the size and appearance of the scar doesn’t really matter.
Study Shows Differences in Patellofemoral Joint Contact Forces after ACL Reconstruction
This study shows that even patients who appear to be strong after recovering from ACL surgery still have very deficient quadriceps strength.
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.