Anterior Knee Pain: Why “Runner’s Knee” Isn’t a Real Diagnosis
Anterior knee pain is one of the most common complaints I see, but it is also one of the most commonly dismissed. Many patients are told they have “runner’s knee” or “patellofemoral pain syndrome” and sent away with a generic prescription: do more physical therapy. Some have followed that advice for years with little or […]
New Stanford Research Hints at the Future of Knee Arthritis Treatment
New Stanford research in mice hints at a future injection to regrow knee cartilage and prevent arthritis. Learn what it means for knee pain today.
What Is Joint Preservation and Who Is It For?
Knee joint preservation specialist Sabrina Strickland explains modern options for cartilage defects for patients not yet ready for knee replacement.
Novel MRI Scoring System to Evaluate Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
New MRI scoring system objectively quantifies patellofemoral arthritis severity. Improves surgical planning & research to optimize patient outcomes.
Considerations for patellofemoral joint preservation vs patellofemoral arthroplasty
Who is a candidate for joint preservation surgery in the Patellofemoral joint? Read this article I wrote: www.healio.com/orthopedics/sports-medicine/news/blogs
Why I Would Rather Repair Cartilage Than Replace A Knee
Patients come in all the time asking if I can replace or repair the damaged cartilage in their knee. I wish I could answer yes every time, but this isn’t always the case. When we think of cartilage lesions we sometimes use the term “pothole” to describe the types that are presumed to be fixable. […]