Cartilage Restoration (Repairing cartilage defects)
Articular cartilage injuries can be life changing events. A person who was once a very active and healthy individual can be forced to adopt lifestyle changes where they have to …
Meniscal Root Tears
Meniscal Root Tears What are they and why are they important? The meniscus is a specialized cartilage structure within the knee joint that serves as a load sharing structure and …
What is Chondromalacia?
Cartilage is the material that covers the ends of the bones where they contact to become the joint. Articular cartilage is a very durable material that provides a smooth and …
How to Prevent ACL Tears
What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) provides stability to the knee joint by controlling excessive mobility and range of motion. Specifically, this ligament keeps the tibia from …
Keep YOUR Knee! – Preservation/Restoration Techniques for Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Keep YOUR Knee! – Preservation/Restoration Techniques for Cartilage Injuries of the Knee Cartilage Restoration Article
Prevention of ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) Injuries
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are a very common cause of disability for athletes of all ages. Despite the tremendous amount of research that has been performed on the diagnosis …
Tennis Leg
Gastrocnemius Tear I recently saw a fellow tennis player who injured his calf while playing tennis. His story was classic for the well-known injury referred to as tennis leg, which …
Knee – Meniscus and Cartilage Injuries
Knee- Meniscus and Cartilage Injuries. There are two kinds of cartilage present in your knee, articular cartilage and meniscus cartilage. Articular cartilage is the material that covers the ends of …
