Hannah was ten years old when she was first diagnosed her with early onset Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD), which is a condition that develops in joints,
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Cartilage Transplant Patient Is Grateful To Donor For Rejuvenated Knee
In 1998, Justin Hamilton was 20 years old and on course to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley when he hit a
Ep. 20: Discussing The Use Of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular treatment over the last several years, but there are still questions about its potential effectiveness in treating
Ep. 19: Common Injuries of the Weekend Warrior with Casey Gray, PT, DPT
In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Casey Gray, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss managing
Former Competitive Athlete Expresses Gratitude For Allograft Donation
Alyssa grew up in the Midwest as an extremely active girl who enjoyed playing sports. By the time she was fifteen years old, she underwent
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm — Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
Trochlear dysplasia linked with patellofemoral cartilage lesions
In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
Donation Comes Full Circle For Tissue Recipient Turned Doctor
As a soccer player for the University of Illinois, Rachel constantly pushed herself. Being active was crucial to her lifestyle both on and off the