Playing sports is a great way to enhance your overall health and well-being. Whether you want to push your limits or master a skill, sports provide an avenue for self-improvement and healthy competition. However, many physical activities can also increase the risk of sports injuries. Knowing how to [Read More]
ACL Injuries
Surgical Repair of Torn Knee Ligaments
A torn knee ligament causes knee pain, swelling, and instability, greatly restricting knee movement and rendering you unable to pivot, turn, or twist your leg. Activities involving these movements can cause your knee to buckle or give way. If you have a torn knee ligament and you no longer get [Read More]
Recovery from an ACL Tear
A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a common knee injury, particularly among athletes and people who exercise or lead active lifestyles. This knee injury can cause pain, swelling, and loss of motion in the knee, making normal day-to-day activities difficult or impossible. If the ligament [Read More]
Recovery from a Knee Ligament Injury
The knee contains four main ligaments that connect the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). These ligaments are tough, but they can be stretched or torn due to severe impact or overuse, including from playing sports or if you are injured in an accident. A ligament takes longer to heal than [Read More]
Injuries to the ACL Knee Ligament
The knee is the junction of three bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap). These are held together by muscles, cartilage, and ligaments – including the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Ligaments are strong bands of connective, slightly flexible tissue that attach [Read More]