Understanding Knee Arthritis Knee arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic disability among adults in the United States. Many factors can lead to knee pain—arthritis, excessive foot pronation, muscle fatigue, even injury—but we have good news for you: most chronic knee pain is preventable. The New England Journal of Medicine recently found evidence suggesting […]
Facing ACL surgery can naturally bring about many questions and concerns. ACL surgery, or anterior cruciate ligament surgery, is a common procedure aimed at repairing or reconstructing a torn ACL in the knee. Knowing what to expect throughout the process—from preparation to recovery—can significantly contribute to a successful outcome. This article offers a comprehensive overview […]
Understanding Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), commonly referred to as runner’s knee, is a prevalent condition causing pain around the kneecap. While it frequently affects athletes, particularly runners, it can also impact individuals who engage in repetitive knee movements. This comprehensive guide delves into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, treatment, prevention, and recovery […]
Knee pain from osteoarthritis is no walk in the park. In fact, the pain probably keeps you from walks in the park. Could wearing a knee brace help you overcome this discomfort? Often, arthritis affects only one compartment of the knee. This can result in your lower leg angling awkwardly and appearing “bow legged” (varus) […]
With arthritis, knee joints can be painful and may frequently ache. Fortunately, exercise can help you to relieve pain and improve your mobility. While moving a stiff joint may sound counterproductive, health professionals agree that movement can help to reduce arthritic knee pain. If you suffer from arthritis pain in the knees, exercise can alleviate […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease (syndrome), a common cause of knee pain in as many as one in five children and young athletes, especially boys, 10 to 15 years of age, usually occurs after a period of quick growth coupled with intense physical or sporting activity. Children who participate in running and jumping activities experience a greater strain […]
Shake Off Jumper’s Knee with Increased Strength If you’re a basketball player who’s been off the court for a few months and your knee always aches—even if you cannot remember incurring a specific injury—you may be suffering from jumper’s knee. Officially referred to as patellar tendinopathy, this condition is a progressive deterioration of the patellar […]
Answering: Why You Need Crutches After Meniscus Surgery If only surgical treatment worked so perfectly that the patient would hop off the operating table, cured, with no painful recovery required. For knee surgery, that is not the case. Meniscus surgery, while often minimally invasive, still requires a recovery period including crutches, where careful attention must […]
During the aging process, the fibrous cartilage between the thighbone (femur) and the shinbone (tibia) within the knee can degenerate and become prone to tearing. These cartilages—the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus—act as shock absorbers, thus protecting the joint surfaces from undue wear and tear, which can lead to arthritis. When you run, walk or […]
When a surgeon uses smaller incisions and makes fewer muscle cuts to replace a knee, the procedure is called minimally invasive. While you can expect postoperative pain, your surgeon, working with us, can help you manage and minimize it very effectively. But it is important to realize that you have had very significant knee surgery! […]