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Chondroplasty with microfracture knee surgery
Chondroplasty with microfracture knee surgery is a common surgical procedure for patients with loss of cartilage in the knee joint. Chondroplasty involves smoothing of the roughened articulate cartilage with the intent of decreasing the friction inside the join. Microfracture involves making a grid like pattern of fractures in the cartilage and subchondral…
Cartilage arthroscopic knee surgery
Cartilage arthroscopic knee surgery is utilized in patients with knee pain who have a reduction in the cartilage on the femoral condyle or tibial plateau. Reduction of cartilage in the knee joint can arise from many sources including osteoarthritis, trauma, degeneration or surgical removal of the meniscus and excessive wear due…
Muscle weakness after knee surgery
Muscel weakness after knee surgery is a serious complication that is often not mentioned to patients who elect to proceed with surgery. Muscel weakness after knee surgery can arise from a number of factors including damage to a nerve, inappropriate positioning and severe pain which impedes rehabilitation. There are…
Patella Tendon Repair and Rehabilitation
The patella tendon connects the knee cap ( patella) to the shin bone (tibia). It serves to stabilize the knee and allows the quadriceps muscle group to straighten the leg. The patella tendon is prone to rupturing in individuals with a history of patella tendon injury such as jumper’s knee…
Chronic back pain
Back pain left untreated often results in chronic back pain. Yes often the spasms and aches that weekend warriors experience resolve on their own. Unfortunately for others, back pain continues for weeks to months at a time resulting in chronic back pain. Back pain treatment varies from each speciality but…