Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy With Distalization for the Treatment of Patella Alta
A relatively rare operation as far as knee surgery goes is a distalizing tibial tubercle osteotomy. I do this surgery for patients who have patella alta or high knee caps.
Updated: Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Conversion to Total Knee Arthroplasty
I recently participated in a study to perform a retrieval analysis with clinical correlation to look at high rates of infection after conversion of patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) seen in an earlier study.
Cardio at the movies: CNN Staying Well
Cardio cinema can increase endurance because chances are you are going to do it longer.
Staying Well on CNN: Cardio at the Movies
I recently was interviewed for the CNN Staying Well series, discussing how a trip to the gym could involve a longer workout, with a fun favorite pastime.
Increased Risk of Patellofemoral Arthritis: The Sagittal Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance
Sreetha Sidharthan M.D. and I recently published this commentary about how posterior tibial tubercle relative to the trochlear groove is associated with increased risk of patellofemoral arthritis.
Running and Knee Stress: Systematic Cartilage Changes
Many people think that running is bad for the knees, causing knee stress and long term damage. This study takes a closet look at cartilage changes after running
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.