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Biological knee replacement – Meniscal allograft transplantation – microfracture knee surgery

What is microfracture knee surgery? Knee microfracture surgery is a common arthroscopic procedure where an awl (a sharp pointed tool) is pushed into the bone where the protective knee cartilage has worn away. The small holes made by the awl are called microfractures. The goal of this surgery is to build new cartilage. A multinational research team that includes

November 24, 2021 No Comments

Too many painkillers after sports knee surgery

As you will see in the research below, surgeons suggest that there will be a need for some type of opioid usage after arthroscopic knee surgery, whether it is meniscus surgery or knee ligament surgery. As effective as opioids can be there are obvious and well documented concerns about opioid usage. At the top of

October 26, 2021 No Comments

301 – PRP treatments for Patellar Tendinopathy – Jumper’s Knee – Tennis Knee

Over the years we have seen a lot of people with knee problems. Many of them with problems of the patellar tendon. They have had many treatments including, cortisone, physical therapy, rest, some of the them wear big braces on their knees. They are doing a consult with me because they are still looking for

October 19, 2021 No Comments

301 Injections for Baker’s Cyst

A Baker’s cyst can be a very confusing knee ailment for some patients. First, it has nothing to do with being a baker, but rather it was named for the surgeon who first described it, Dr. William Baker. Secondly, often it is not explained by the attending physician that the Baker’s cyst itself is not

October 11, 2021 No Comments

301 Treating IT Band syndrome with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

Knee pain is one of the most common problems we see at our institute. When it comes to a more active individual, there can be many knee pain causes. One possible cause is Iliotibial band syndrome or more often referred to as IT band syndrome. It is also commonly referred to by patients as “pain

October 4, 2021 No Comments

301 Stem Cell Therapy and PRP treatments for Runner’s Knee – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Many people, or should I say many runners, will reach out to me to ask whether stem cell therapy or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy will help them with their knee problems. They have what you probably have. They have pain in the front of their knee, it is coming from behind their knee cap. They

September 20, 2021 No Comments

301 Systemic effects of cortisone injections including cartilage damage 301 – 5

There is a concern amongst doctors and patients as to the long-term use of corticosteroids in managing chronic back, neck, and joint pain. Cortisone injections can help many people, they can also provide potential harm to others. The debate over the detrimental effects of corticosteroids intensified during the COVID-19 surge as corticosteroids suppress immune response.

July 26, 2021 No Comments

Can stem cell therapy repair and regenerate cartilage inside your knee

May 3, 2021 No Comments

Tennis Knee and Tennis Hip

Many tennis players take lessons on how to improve their open forehand stance and generate power on the return. As research has shown the open stance forehand is a pretty traumatic service and it can significantly impact the knee and hip. Over time the open forehand stroke can be a contributing factor in the development

April 22, 2021 No Comments

301 Having the wrong joint replaced: Knee pain, back pain, and hip pain after knee replacement

In many patients that come into our office, there is a complexity of symptoms and pain in multiple joints. In one patient, for instance, it could be that they suffer from back pain, hip pain, and knee pain. In the patient history, we ask that patient if they have been recommended to any surgeries? Sometimes

April 14, 2021 No Comments

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