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Treating Achilles TendonInjuries

The Achilles tendon attaches three different calf muscles to the heel. It provides important stability for higher-speed walking and running as well as jumping. However, being close to the skin and confined in a narrow space behind the ankle, it can be vulnerable to injuries. Athletes in particular sometimes develop two main types of problems
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Allograft Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone ACL Reconstruction

Approximately 50 percent of all knee injuries involve either a partial or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Surgical reconstruction is done to repair this ligament when this occurs. One technique that is popular is the allograft bone-patellar tendon-bone procedure. This is the alternative to the autograft procedure, which can lead to increased
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Top 5 Things to Know About Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is inflammation of the outer tendon of the elbow. Usually, this condition causes pain and occurs from a strain injury to the tendon during backhand tennis hitting. The inflammation occurs at the outer aspect of the humerus bone at the elbow joint, called the epicondyle. When the inflammation occurs
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Top 8 Treatments to Try Before Knee Replacement

When someone has significant osteoarthritis of the knee, the Phoenix orthopedic surgeon will try several conservative measures before considering a knee replacement surgery. Find out about the top 8 treatments you should consider before having surgery on your knee. 1. Exercise and Weight Loss One of the most important aspects of nonsurgical management of knee
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How To Avoid Patellar Dislocation

Patellar dislocation or instability is usually a bigger problem in women than men and tends to occur more often in athletes. An orthopedic doctor can help with stability issues in the knee, which can prevent further dislocations. After the first dislocated kneecap, there is a 40% chance of a re-occurrence, so it is important to
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5 Common Ankle Injuries

Ankle injuries are among the many issues treated at orthopedic clinics. While there are a number of problems that can affect the ankle, some are far more common than others. 1.Sprains Sprained ankles are extremely common. Approximately 25,000 Americans sprain their ankles every day. Sprains are also the reason most athletes take breaks from training
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Top 5 Things to Know About Rotator Cuff Repair

One of the feared injuries for pitchers, tennis players, and other athletes is a rotator cuff tear. When a tear of this muscular structure is severe, it can end the player’s career. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that converge around the upper region of the humerus (upper arm bone). These
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What are the Outcomes of ACL Reconstruction?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries often require reconstruction and repair of this fibrous structure. ACL reconstruction involves the use of a graft to replace the damaged ligament. The most common grafts used come from the patient’s own body, such as one of the hamstring tendons or the patellar tendon (from the kneecap region). A less
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How Long Does Rehab Last After ACL Reconstruction?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is often referred to as ACL repair. The torn or damaged ligament is repaired when a tissue graft is used to reconstruct the ACL. An autograft is tissue of the patient’s own body. An allograft is tissue from a donor’s body (cadaver). Most ACL surgery is deferred until the initial
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Will a Meniscal Tear need Surgery?

When deciding how to treat a torn meniscus, there are numerous things to consider, such as your activity level, age, the location and extent of the tear, the doctor’s preference, and when the injury occurred. Treatment options include conservative measures, such as rest, ice therapy, compression and elevation, physical therapy, and a temporary knee brace.
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