Exploring Risk Factors for Atraumatic Medial Patellar Facet Lesions
This study was to identify clinical and radiographic risk factors for medial patellar facet lesions in patients without a history of trauma or patellar instability.
Risk Factor for Osteochondral Allograft Failure
In this study, we looked at the MRIs of patients who had undergone osteochondral allograft transplantation to their knee and potential risk factors.
Medial UKA improved pain, function despite patellofemoral joint degeneration
Study shows medial UKA or partial knee replacement patients had the same results, even with degeneration of arthritis of the front of their knee.
Cartiheal Is Back: New Cartilage Injury Treatment
I’m happy to report that CartiHeal, a new treatment for cartilage injury, is back.
Skier with ACL Tear and Meniscus Tear
Today I’m sharing a story from Caroline Silver, who had an ACL tear and a meniscus tear. This injury happened while skiing and I got her back to sport quickly.
3 Anatomical Factors Linked to Recurring Patellar Dislocation
This study, authored by Lutul Farrow, shows with computer modeling what anatomical factors are linked with recurring patellar dislocation.
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.
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.