Article: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that affects 2-3 million Americans. It is a degenerative autoimmune disease that causes extreme
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Patient Story on the Life-Changing Power of Cartilage Transplantation
Podcast with Amy and Bob Hendricks joining Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss their daughter Annie, a prior transplant patient of Dr. Cole. Annie
New Innovations in Cartilage Restoration
Podcast with Dr. Ross Wilkins JRF Ortho, joining Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss new innovations in cartilage transplantation, statistics regarding annual usage
ASK THE DOCTOR PODCAST
How fast fitness ability can fade; Returning to working out safely after a hiatus; Exercises to help alleviate lower back pain. This regular segment of
Knee Cartilage Repair Options
Cartilage treatments that are considered focal have several treatment options. General degeneration of the overall cartilage, such as later stage osteoarthritis, has different treatment paradigms.
Understanding Total Hip Replacement
Click here to view the animation video. Total Hip Replacement is a surgical operation involving the replacement of the cup-shaped hip socket and the ball
Micah’s Story
While playing in a football game in the fall of 2017, Fieldcrest High School athlete Micah Hurd tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and lateral
Understanding Meniscus Transplants
Play Video A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. Behind the knee cap
Are You Ready For Sports After Your ACL Surgery?
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Many criteria are used to advise
Ask the Doctor Podcast
How to avoid back pain during abdominal exercises; The difference between shoulder separation and shoulder dislocation; The purpose of a sling in post-operative shoulder care.
Podcast on Advancements in Technology to Restore Knee Cartilage
Dr. Robert Spiro, Senior Vice President, Biologics, Development, Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Aesculap Biologics, LLC joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss biologic
Maintaining an Active Lifestyle for Your Heart
By Andrew Grahovec with Contributions from Alexander Brook, PT, DPT for ATI Physical Therapy Physical activity and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is important for your