Why does my knee hurt ?
Why does my knee hurt ? I spend a lot of time looking at knees and I hear this every day: Doctor why does my knee hurt? When I see [...]
Do you really know how I ‘replace your knee’ ?
Two patients today alone were shocked when they heard how a knee is 'replaced'. I was asked if the entire knee is 'chopped out', cutting at the mid thigh and [...]
How not to have knee surgery: The basics
Nobody wants to have knee surgery. Nobody. And while surgery is a part of what I do, I see it as my calling to help keep you out of the [...]
Recovering after Meniscus Surgery and Arthroscopy
After arthroscopy for a meniscus tearPost Op Arthroscopy Instructions Now that your surgery is over, it's time to start healing ! It is very common to come home feeling great, [...]
Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Cell therapy in orthopedics represents a cutting edge approach to the healing of osteoarthritis and other orthopedic conditions. Over the past several years, the use of biologic treatments such as [...]
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 [...]
Osteochondritis Dessicans
Osteochondritis dessicans is a big phrase to describe a problem with the surface of a joint that often occurs in young people. It typically affects the knee and sometimes the [...]
Plica Syndrome
A plica is connective tissue in your knee that develops before you are born, and then persists into adulthood. Often, plicae tend to go away during human development, however they [...]
Time to Ski: Simple Tips to Stay Safe
Planning a ski vacation? Start preparing ! During my fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, I had the opportunity to work with many athletes and skiers from [...]