MCL Injuries and Recovery

MCL Injuries and Recovery - Pistons' Marvin Bagley III (knee) out 3-4 weeks

MCL injuries usually heal on their own, but it really depends on where the MCL is torn and how badly it is torn. Many injuries are low grade and respond well to physical therapy and immediate range of motion.

MPFL Reconstruction Study and Follow Up

Knee Pain: MPFL Reconstruction Study

Beware of studies like this one about MPFL reconstruction that only have one year of follow-up. In this small study of only 43 patients who underwent MPFL reconstruction (some bilateral) with a strong suture, they demonstrated that most patients were stable at a year. We know that most patients are just resuming pivoting sports at […]

It’s the Patellofemoral Height

It’s the Patellofemoral Height, Stupid!

Is it patella baja (abnormally lying patella) or patella alta (a high patella)? New study shows patellofemoral height may be more consequential than previously thought.