Knee Injuries

 Stem Cell Therapy or OrthoBiologics is in the press a lot today and is creating quite a bit of hype about what these therapies are able to do medically.  We as scientists in medicine are trying [...]

Making a Correct Diagnosis Often, the most useful aspect of making the correct diagnosis of a knee or shoulder problem is by taking an accurate history as to the nature of the problem, that is to [...]

Use your judgement if you have knee pain, but if in doubt, consult a medical professional or knee specialist. There are 2 general categories of knee pain and problems; 1. acute injury or 2. [...]

With thousands of braces on the market—which one is right for you and your knee problem? This answer firstly depends on the diagnosis; the damaged knee structure causing pain or dysfunction [...]

Which is better, PRP or Stem cells?  How about both? We don’t have this answer.  Research has shown that both procedures are generally effective regarding accelerated healing and pain control. [...]

Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma are being used in orthopedics – the basics   STEM CELLS are a hot button concept in medicine these days.  Stem cell products are being used in [...]

Traditional Exercise Programs Traditional exercise regimes for patients with cartilage damage and osteoarthritis of the knee have emphasized low load, repetitive motion through pain-free ranges [...]

What is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a shock absorbing structure found on the inside (medial) and outside (lateral) part of the knee.  Because they are important for stability and load sharing, [...]

What’s new in ACL reconstructions? ACL reconstruction vs. ACL repair Today’s preferred surgical method for treating ACL knee injuries is still the reconstruction method using substitute graft [...]

Runner’s Knee Presents as Pain Located Around the Knee Cap Runner’s knee, or sometimes called Jumper’s knee, is a catch-all phrase that describes pain located around the knee [...]