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 [...]
ACL reconstruction in the aging athlete
50 is the new 30 ‘Fifty’ is the new ‘thirty’, I’m told. In prior generations, people were more apt to ‘act their age’ and slow down but now anymore. People, [...]
Recovering after ACL surgery
Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction The bottom line: Sticking to rehab plan is equally important as is a good surgical procedure ! Congratulations ! It’s time to start working hard and [...]
Why Does ACL surgery fail ?
Arthroscopic image showing the absence of the ACL. Probe touching where the ACL should attach (PCL visible behind) Today was an exciting day for one of my favorite patients [...]
ACL reconstructions: Why do they fail ?
Nicole is a competitive cheerleader from a local University. She had aspirations of pursuing her dream until it was cut short during an injury which left her knee unstable, unable [...]