Achilles Tendon Tears
Achilles tendon Tears The achilles tendon was named after the Greek god Achilles. This was the only part of his body that was still vulnerable after his mother dipped him [...]
Will my knee get worse after meniscus surgery
Will my knee get worse after meniscus surgery Many people fear having surgery for a torn meniscus because their knee will become more painful and damanged. Let's talk about this [...]
Not all rotator cuff tears need surgery
A rotator cuff tear is a detachment of one of the muscles that allows you to raise your arm up in front of you and over your head. This seemingly [...]
Can I grow new cartilage ?
What is cartilage? Cartilage is a white very smooth material that your body makes to cap the ends of bones. This smooth surface is what contacts other bones in your [...]
Scott Hacker Named Top Doctor 2014
San Diego Magazine has announced their list for 2014 of the "Top Doctors" in San Diego. This list is created in part by the San Diego County Medical Society in [...]
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 [...]
Cartilage Injuries
What is cartilage? Cartilage is a firm yet extremely smooth connective tissue that covers the ends of bones to form joints. It is designed to absorb pressure when we stand, [...]
Simple Tips to Recover Well After Knee Surgery
Surgery has become easier and recovery is quicker than ever before. Nearly 65% of all operations do not require an overnight hospital stay, as opposed to 60% in 1980. While [...]