What Exactly is Runner’s Knee?

Runner’s knee is the common name of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a number of medical conditions that cause pain around the front of the knee. This is not limited to runners, but extends to other athletes that place great amounts of repetitive stress to their knees (e.g., skiers, jumpers, football players, etc.). This usually manifests itself
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Treatment Options for Hamstring Injuries with a Sports Medicine Doctor

A hamstring muscle injury is caused by a strain to the muscles that are found in the back part of the thigh. It is common that this injury affects athletes participating in sprinting activities. The injury can also affect the main tendons. The hamstrings consist of several units made up of muscles and tendons. They
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Nonsurgical Therapies for ACL Injuries – info from a Phoenix Sports Medicine Doctor

An ACL injury is an often debilitating injury to the knee. This disability is commonly heard of in athletes due to indirect contact tears and ruptures. The cause of the injury is due to the anterior cruciate ligament becoming subject to a tear that can range from minor to a complete one. The primary problem
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Treatment Options for Knee Cartilage Defects

The most common area for cartilage defects is in the knee, and many individuals will experience this issue after undergoing trauma such as ligament injuries or various other medical conditions.  Although conservative treatments are typically the first options for addressing knee cartilage defects, including medications, physical therapy, and injections, these often cannot resolve the entire
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The Basics of How Arthroscopic Surgery Works

by Dr. Adam Farber Injuries to the joints may be assessed via several methods: clinical history, physical examination, and  imaging studies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computerized Tomography (CT) scans. However, in some cases, a final diagnosis can only be made via arthroscopy. Arthroscopy refers to the surgical procedure that allows the Phoenix
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