How To Know When You Should Have a Torn Meniscus Surgically Repaired
Torn meniscus? Surgery isn’t always needed. Learn how your symptoms, tear, age, and activity determine if conservative treatment is right for you.
Common Questions About Stem Cells, Exosomes, & Cartilage Repair
I’m asked about stem cells almost daily. Patients ask: Can I get stem cells injected into my knee? Can stem cells help my problem? Can stem cells heal my knee faster?
Small Study of Long-Term Outcomes for One-Step Cartilage Repair
This very interesting study was published in a top US sports journal this past November showing good outcomes with a one-stage cartilage repair technique.
One Step Cartilage Repair with CARTIHEAL: Multi-Compartment Pathology with Osteoarthritis
Dr. Sabrina Strickland and Dr. Andreas Gomoll discuss how CARTIHEAL AGILI-C has expanded their cartilage treatment algorithm.
Knee Chondromalacia Symptoms & Treatment
You may be suffering from a condition called knee chondromalacia or chondromalacia patella if you’ve been experiencing dull, achy pain around or under your kneecap. In the past, any pain over the kneecap or patella (the anterior aspect of the knee) was often referred to as patellofemoral chondromalacia, but it actually describes a specific condition. […]
Risk Factor for Osteochondral Allograft Failure
In this study, we looked at the MRIs of patients who had undergone osteochondral allograft transplantation to their knee and potential risk factors.
Engineered Cartilage Sounds Perfect
Engineered cartilage sounds perfect. This Boston Children’s Hospital report discussed research aimed to grown cartilage in a lab to treat patients with defects.
Knee Pain Keeping You Up at Night?
Patients often come to the office when their knee pain starts to affect their sleep. Why does knee pain often get worse at night and what is causing it?