Liam’s Story – MPFL Reconstruction Surgery
An avid hockey player, Liam turned to Dr. Sabrina Strickland of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City for MPFL reconstruction surgery.
Hospital for Special Surgery – JointStem Research Study
Physicians at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute are conducting a study investigating the effects of an autologous adipose tissue-derived stem cell injection in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Tibial Tublercle Osteotomy or Tibial Tubercle Transfer
One of the ways I help patients prepare for a possible surgery is by explaining what they can expect. This video shows what to expect when undergoing a tibial tublercle osteotomy for patellofemoral arthritis or patellar instability.
Paulette Gangemi: Back in the Game – Patella Dislocation
I have had a lifetime of knee problems starting with a patella dislocation at age 14. In spite of repeated dislocations and unsuccessful surgeries I still managed to ski race in college in Vermont, Rock Climb, Backpack and competitive cycle and mountain bike. Recently in the past 5 years, as I approached 40 years old […]
Prehab before ACL surgery and impact on recovery
Prehab is often prescribed before ACL surgery as we aim to have nearly full range of motion and minimal swelling before surgery. However, most patients have a limited number of physical therapy visits and therefore was try to “save” visits for after surgery.
Several assessments for patellofemoral instability yielded poor interrater reliability
This study looked at different measurements on x-rays and MRIs to assess patellofemoral instability.
Study: combined reconstruction for patellar instability may be more anatomic
A new study from researchers in Portugal describe yet another procedure to treat patellar instability. Instead of a two arm ligament reconstruction, they describe a four arm reconstruction — which could have some advantages.
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.