Does Osteochondritis Dissecans require surgery?
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a lesion of subchondral bone.
What is a Tibial Spine Avulsion?
The tibial spine serves as the attachment point for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
How Do You Treat Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Osgood-Schlatter disease, or tibial tubercle apophysitis, is a common cause of knee pain in growing children,...
Does PRP Work for Knee Arthritis?
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by progressive articular cartilage degeneration...
Are Steroid Injections Bad for your Knees?
Once a common treatment for anyone with knee pain, steroid injections are now more closely scrutinized due their toxic effects on cartilage...
What is the Difference between ACL Repair and Reconstruction?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the thigh and shin bones and is critical in providing stability to the knee joint.
Why did UAB Buy St. Vincent’s Hospital?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System's acquisition of St. Vincent's Health System...
Can an ACL Tear Heal Itself?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments of the knee...
Conquer the Calm: A Guide to Crushing Your Off-Season as a Soccer Athlete
The roar of the crowds fades, the final whistle blows, the season ends.
Why Does My Shin Feel Numb after ACL Surgery?
It is not uncommon for patients to feel numb after ACL surgery on their shin just past their incisions.