Risks Versus Benefits in Orthopedics
Doctor - what do you think about this new treatment for my knee ? Should I give it a try ? Will it work ? Each day in my office, [...]
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, is a key ligament on the inside (medial) of the knee. It is not unusual to see it injured in athletes involved in sports [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Should I have ACL reconstruction surgery
Dear Dr. Hacker: I’m a fit very physically active woman of 72 in excellent health. Excellent blood pressure and all cv measures. Only dx is GERD now under control. I [...]
Questions and Answers
I learn new insights about the treatments I perform each day from my patients. This insight comes from your perspective, not mine, as the 'receiver' of care. While I try [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Do you need physical therapy after a partial knee replacement?
Hi Dr. H, on a partial knee replacement, is there still the need for physical therapy? Thanks, M.D. Rehabilitation after any knee surgery, in my opinion, is key to full [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Partial Knee Replacement as an Outpatient
I've been told I need a partial knee replacement (right lateral compartment). I'm wondering if you do Makoplasty procedures now on an outpatient basis? Thanks, K.J. Dear K.J.: Thanks for [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Patellofemoral syndrome
I have patella femoral syndrome on both knees. But my left one hurts the most. I have had this issue over a year now. It started off as just making [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Injections for Osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic Acid Injections - Gel Injections - Rooster Comb Injections Here in my newest episode of 'Ask Dr. Hacker', I address a question from a man recently diagnosed with bone [...]