Current Concepts Review THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY Cathal J. Moran, MD, FRCS(Orth), Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, MD, Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, Hollis G. Potter, PhD,?Russell
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Does ACL Reconstruction Alter Natural History?
A Systematic Literature Review of Long-Term Outcomes Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can lead to tibiofemoral instability, decreased functional outcomes,?and degenerative joint disease. It
Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Background: Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is a treatment option for knee pain in young patients with meniscal deficiency?in the setting of intact articular surfaces, ligamentous
Criticism of NEJM Flawed Meniscectomy Study
Let?s take a closer look at the recent?New England Journal of Medicine article?on arthroscopic partial meniscectomy,?says Brian Cole, M.D. Dr. Cole, Professor?in the Departments of
What is Patellofemoral Syndrome and How Do I Get Rid of It?
Pain directly in the front of the knee is most commonly referred to as patellofemoral syndrome or anterior knee pain.?? The development of patellofemoral syndrome
If I Develop a Meniscus Tear, What are my Options and do I need Immediate Surgery?
A meniscus is a piece of c-shaped cartilage that functions as a shock absorbing cushion between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone).? Each
Will I Be Able to Stay Active After a Knee Replacement?
Presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Total knee arthroplasty, or knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to treat advanced arthritis of the knee. Knee replacements
