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The risk of arthritis after ACL tear (Arthritis Awareness Month)

The month of May is observed as Arthritis Awareness Month to help people living with arthritis better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. As the knee joint is commonly affected by arthritis, let’s consider the risk...read more


Knee Conditions

Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees

The knee is a very complex joint with 3 separate compartments, each lined with cartilage. It undergoes a lot of stress with everyday activities, and it can easily become injured. Here are a couple of exercises that will help...read more


Knee Conditions

Return to Basketball after an ACL Tear

Tears of the ACL commonly occur in high-impact sports such as basketball, and if not reconstructed, the knee might not be stable enough to withstand the rigors of active play or work. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an...read more


Knee Conditions

The Facts about Meniscal Root Tears and How They Should be Treated

Meniscal root tears are devastating tears of the meniscal cartilage in the knee at the point where it connects to bone. In essence, the root is the anchor point of the meniscus. Such tears can lead to significant knee...read more


Knee Conditions

Advances in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery

Your knee joint is a major weight bearing joint that helps you walk, run, and perform most activities of daily living. It is supported by strong ligaments that keep it stable. The anterior cruciate ligament, or the ACL, is...read more