Autograft Bone-Tendon-Bone ACL

In the United States, there are around 200,000 ACL tears each year and 100,000 ACL repairs are performed on these tears annually. High school, college, and professional football players often experience ACL tears, which can greatly affect their athletic careers. Approximately eight percent of all football players of the National Invitational Camp have a history
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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 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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Why should I have my ACL Reconstructed?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is done to rebuild the ligament in the center of the knee. The ACL keeps the tibia (shin bone) in position. Any tear to the ligament will cause the knee to give way during exercise and activity. An ACL injury is often called a sprain, which is torn fibers
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An Overview of Cartilage Procedures for the Knee

There are many surgical procedures for problems with knee cartilage. Articular cartilage is a white, smooth tissue that covers the bone ends at the area where bones come together to form joints. If cartilage is not healthy, the joints become stiff and painful. Healthy cartilage is necessary for bones to glide across each other without
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FAQs on ACL Reconstruction Answered by a Top Phoenix Knee Surgeon

What is the ACL? The knee is a hinge joint formed by three main bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and the patella (kneecap). The knee is held together by four bands of connective tissue that prevent the knee from moving about. These are the four major ligaments of the knee, namely the Medial Collateral
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What are the Various Knee Injuries in Athletes?

Injuries are a part and parcel of an athlete’s life. However, some of the injuries are far more serious and harder to bounce back from than others. Knee injuries are among those and can spell the end of an athlete’s career. Studies have shown that knee injuries account for more than 15 percent of all
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Signs You May Need Knee Replacement Surgery

You are an active person, and some of your favorite activities involve things like walking, running, hiking and mountain climbing. You have always been in great shape, but now that you are over 40, you are starting to notice that doing all of the activities you love is getting a lot harder to do. Some
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The pros and cons of having an ACL reconstruction

The knee is a hinge joint made up of three main bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and the patella (kneecap). Holding the knee together are four (4) bands of connective tissue known as ligaments that provide stability against forward, backward, and lateral movement of the knee. The ligaments that hold the knee together are
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5 Of The Most Common Types Of Knee Surgery

Of the 360 joints in the human body, the knee joint is the largest, supporting almost the entire weight of the body. The knee joint, itself is made up of numerous ligaments and 3 joints. Unlike other joints, the knee has allows for both flexion and extension, with a certain amount of rotation as well.
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