Dr. Scott Pepin reviews the difference between an autograph and an allograft ACL repair, explaining which patients benefit most from an allograft repair.
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Dr. Scott Pepin explains what meniscus cartilage is, how it functions in the knee joint, and why this tissue is so central to knee health.
Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you...
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Dr. Scofield explains the factors he considers when making decisions about which tendon treatment to use. Thank your tendons for your ability to move. These tough fibrous connective tissues...
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Dr. Breien describes the patients who benefit most from a partial knee replacement. When knee arthritis causes pain and limits your daily activities, you may want to consider surgical...
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Most cartilage repair surgeries can be done at convenient outpatient facilities with advanced minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Skendzel explains how postsurgical recovery steps promote the best surgical outcomes for...
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Our cartilage stabilizes our knees and keeps the knee joint moving smoothly. When an injury damages cartilage and affects knee function, Dr. Skendzel explains the procedures available to treat...
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Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel...
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Basketball is a fast-paced game with explosive action that puts particular stress on feet, ankles, and knees. Understanding how stress is linked to injury is the first step to...
Is ice hockey the toughest, most dangerous sport? It’s not a hard argument to make. Hockey makes intense physical demands on players—and has a reputation for a high injury...
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