This is a tear of a large tendon in the front of your knee. We call it the "patellar tendon." It connects the bottom of the kneecap to the top of…
Patient Education Articles
Listed below are numerous patient education articles that can help keep you healthy and active or address questions you may have regarding specific injuries, conditions, or treatments. However, it's important to remember and understand that no online article will or should replace direct communication between you and your doctor.
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Patient Education
This is a pain you feel just below your patella (the bone we commonly call the "kneecap"). It's an injury to your patellar tendon, which connects…
This is a break of the patella. That's the small bone in the front of your knee often called the "kneecap." The kneecap protects the joint and…
The meniscus is a cushion of cartilage. There are two in each knee. If one of these shock absorbers is worn out or hurt, you may need a partial…
If you suffer from pain, you know how hard it can be to live with. Pain management is a branch of medical care that specializes in pain control.…
If you are an athlete, or if you work with your arms and hands, your elbows may be at risk for an overuse injury. This is an injury caused by…
Not allowing your body adequate time to rest and recover from exercising will only make it harder to reach your fitness goals. Typically…
Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans. When left untreated, it can result in fractures, most commonly of the wrist…
This condition is characterized by the death of an area of cartilage and bone in the knee joint. The dead section may remain in place, forming a…
This is an injury of the protective cartilage on the top of the talus (the ankle bone). You'll find this cartilage where the talus touches the…