Returning to Climbing After an ACL Tear
For the climbers out there, I found an article in climbing.com. As an orthopaedic surgeon in New York City, I don’t see a lot of climbing injuries. That said, I have seen some pretty bad ligament injuries over the years, including several ACL injuries sustained from a fall, typically when bouldering or falling on a climbing wall. The advice in this article is […]
Takeaways from Years of Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Experience
This article discussed outcomes of patellofemoral arthroplasty, which is one type of partial knee replacement. When I first started doing surgery it was rare.
Anteromedialization Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Improves Patellar Contact Forces: A Cadaveric Model of Patellofemoral Dysplasia
In this study I created a 3D printed model to assess how forces can be improved across the front of the knee with anteromedialization tibial tubercle osteotomy.
Physio profiles 13 elite athletes to explore the physical and mental toll of ACL injuries
An Australian physiotherapist who treats sports injuries interviewed 13 elite athletes after their ACL injury and surgery to explore recovering from ACL injury.
If You Have Knee Pain, Try Using Your Treadmill Like This
I did a short video a few years ago specifically about walking backward on a treadmill. If you have knee pain, this may help.
ACL Tears – Preferred and New Surgical Technique
ACL tears are an incredibly common injury. This video introduces new techniques we can use that show very promising results:
6 Causes of Knee Pain From Running—And How to Prevent and Treat It
Whether you’re lacing up for your first 5k, training for your next half-marathon, or enjoying an accessible way to get active, running can be a rewarding way to stay fit, get competitive, and just escape the stresses of daily life for a little while. And while pounding the pavement (or the tread!) offers plenty of […]
Knees Might Hurt After Sitting – POPSUGAR
I had the opportunity to give a little insight into why your knees might hurt after sitting still for a few hours. Click the POPSUGAR link to learn more!