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
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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
Torn ACL – Quadriceps Tendon Graft
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are crucial to the stability of your knee. It
Torn ACL Reconstruction – Hamstring Graft
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: An ACL reconstruction is a procedure performed on your knee during which your damaged ACL (or anterior cruciate ligament) is
Understanding Total Shoulder Replacement
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Understanding Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
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UNDERSTANDING Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Repair
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. A
Understanding Torn Meniscus Trimming
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. A
Understanding Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction-Tommy John Surgery
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The ulnar collateral ligament stabilizes the inside of the elbow through its various flexing and extending motions. This ligament can
Understanding Articular Cartilage Problems – Removal of Damaged Cartilage
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for
Torn ACL Reconstruction – Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft
New high definition update of our Torn ACL Reconstruction ? Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft?animation. This updated animation describes the bone-patellar tendon-bone graft harvest and ACL reconstruction
Understanding Partially Torn Rotator Cuff Repair
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Impingement syndrome and associated rotator cuff tears are commonly encountered shoulder problems. This condition is caused when the rotator cuff
