By Dr. Brandon C. Maisel Knee osteoarthritis is a common pathology affecting millions of Americans. The cause of osteoarthritis is multifactorial. It may be genetics, mechanical wear and tear, increased inflammation, increased body mass or all the above. Dr. Maisel describes it as “you are born with brand new tread on your tires (knee cartilage) …
Medical emergencies happen every day. It is how we respond to them that makes the biggest difference. Say you are playing soccer and hear a pop in your knee or playing basketball and feel your shoulder pop out of place while blocking a shot. Sports, playground, and athletic injuries are all too common in our …
Knee Injuries: The ACL By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee. Its main function is to prevent injury to the knee cartilage (meniscus-cushions and articular surface). Without an ACL, the knee …
By Dr. Clive C. Woods A sprained ankle is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries, with approximately 25,000 sprains occurring daily in the United States. As slips and falls are most common in everyday life, sprains associated with them are common as well. However, there can be situations where slip and fall injuries can …
By Dr. Howard Gelb Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in younger athletes, especially in female athletes. The ACL is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee. Its main function is to prevent injury to the knee cartilage (meniscus-cushions and articular surface). It is also important to mention that many of …
