The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of two ligaments that cross in the middle of the knee. The ACL stabilizes the knee by preventing forward motion of your lower leg. It is a very strong ligament but also the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. ACL injuries are often higher in those who…
A meniscal tear is one of the most common sports-related knee injuries in the United States. Traumatic tears in young athletes and middle-aged weekend warriors are usually treated surgically, even though beneficial evidence from clinical trials is lacking and has even shown no difference in outcomes for range of motion, pain, quality of life, and…
“I have had knee pain for the past four months after twisting my knee at a worksite. My MRI looked pretty bad with cartilage tears and arthritis. I was an athlete in my younger years and tore my knees up playing football. The orthopedist drained my knee and told me that I would need a scope to…
“I had right knee pain for five months after I slipped on ice. X-rays showed that my kneecap was not tracking right. I love being active but had to stop everything because even trying to squat or go downstairs hurt. I went to a chiropractor, physical therapy, and acupuncturist, which helped the swelling, but my…
Whether you twist your knee doing yard work or tweak it shooting hoops with the kids, how do you know if it’s a serious knee injury or just a minor pain? Signs of a Serious Knee Injury Severe pain is a clear indicator, but seek help if you experience: Swelling or edema within the knee…
