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
Read more
No Comments

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.
Read more
No Comments

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
Read more
No Comments

FAQs on Shoulder Dislocation – Info from an AZ Sports Doctor

What is shoulder dislocation? The shoulder joint follows a ball and socket configuration, where the humeral head is centered within the glenoid fossa. Shoulder dislocation occurs when the humeral head is displaced from its normal position. Dislocation is considered partial when the humeral head is not entirely out of the glenoid fossa. A complete dislocation
Read more
No Comments

FAQs on AC Joint Injury Answered by a Phoenix Sports Doctor

What is the AC joint? Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). Because of its configuration, you can freely move your shoulder across a wide range of motion. The AC joint refers to the acromioclavicular joint, which is
Read more
No Comments

What are the Various Treatments for Knee Cartilage Defects?

Simply put, a cartilage defect is the cartilage that has been damaged. This can be caused by trauma, Osteonecrosis, Osteochondritis or other conditions. These types of defects are usually associated with the knee joint. Trauma is the most common cause of damage that causes a cartilage defect, and is often seen in association with trauma
Read more
No Comments

Management of Stress Fractures in Athletes

Stress fractures are quite painfully common in all walks of life, but athletes in particular run a much higher risk of suffering such an injury. The good news is that the majority of light stress fractures are not serious in nature and will heal naturally if rested and left to their own devices for a
Read more
No Comments

DELTOID MUSCLE INJURY TREATMENT WITHOUT SURGERY

Pain can occur either at the side, back or front of the shoulder of an injured deltoid muscle. A deltoid rupture can be identified when the front of the shoulder experiences a sudden muscular pain. Lifting the arm from the side towards the front and keeping it straight to avoid resistance will result in pain.
Read more
No Comments

The best treatments for tarsal tunnel syndrome

Orthopedic Doctor Los Angeles
The tarsal tunnel refers to the canal-like structure formed between the medial malleolus, or the inner part of the ankle, and the flexor retinaculum, or ligaments that cross the foot. The tarsal tunnel contains parts important to normal function of the foot, such as the tibial blood vessels and nerves, as well as the tendons
Read more
No Comments

An overview of the Female Athlete Triad

The Female Athlete Triad, sometimes referred to as “the TRIAD”, is an often under-reported and unrecognized combination of three (3) interrelated conditions that can be seen in female athletes. These are: 1) disordered eating; 2) amenorrhea; and 3) osteoporosis. The exact prevalence of the female athlete triad is unknown, although studies estimate that the prevalence
Read more
No Comments