Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s always given it his best. Even when severe knee pain added to the strain of his missions, he was able to push through the pain. But when his doctor explained…
In this week’s episode of the Sport’s Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by UCLA Beach Volleyball athlete Lindsey Sparks to discuss her comeback from a cartilage injury to the underside of her patella (knee cap), as well as a torn medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Lindsey is an academic senior, studying psychology, with…
What can you do to treat knee cartilage pain? There are a number of surgical knee cartilage repair options available that you and your doctor will consider. Read on for a primer on available treatments that could get you back on your feet. CHONDROPLASTY Also called “debridement and lavage,” a chondroplasty is a knee repair…
Presented by Vericel: In this Ask The Doctor episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the importance of nutrition in joint recovery. Ortho Nutrition Bundle For Surgical Patients If Dr. Cole has recommended for you to undergo a surgical procedure; you may wish to consider taking the extra step in preparation for your surgery and recovery. In…
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the positive and negative impacts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46806325″ width=”100%” height=”150px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Injuries and chronic conditions both lead to pain; luckily there are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications to help. These medications…
Presented by Vericel: In this Episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains tears to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which impacts around 500,000 people each year. Learn about the anatomy of the ACL and the treatment options available for ACL tears. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45757039″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] …
Presented by Vericel: In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the management and treatment of meniscus tears without osteoarthritis. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45667366″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] INTRODUCING MACI CARTILAGE REPAIR USING YOUR OWN CELLS MACI uses your own cells to create durable repair tissue for knee cartilage…
Presented by MACI: In this episode, Dr. Cole explains common knee cartilage defects found in both athletes and active populations, how to decide on the best available treatment, and an overview of the different kinds of cartilage found in joints. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45204080″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true”…
Not having to think about going up and down stairs and not having to worry about knee pain in inconvenient places, just months after surgery, is really meaningful. As a physician, Courtney likes to work on the cutting edge of medicine. So when she heard MACI could repair her damaged knee cartilage with her own…
Thanks to MACI, I am close to being back in the best shape of my life and each day I’m getting stronger and feeling better. Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he is always given it his…
INTRO AND METHODOLOGY Chronic knee pain is an issue affecting many people across the U.S., causing restricted mobility and even forcing people to give up the activities they love. While knee pain is common, it is often something that goes untreated for long periods of time generally due to wishing it would resolve itself or…