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.
Brenda Yee — medial meniscus tear and arthroscopic repair
Brenda Yee had a medial meniscus tear that could be arthroscopically repaired and thus, spare her from needing knee replacement further down the road.