Meet Mr. Smith!
Meet. Mr. Smith. He’s a weekend warrior that likes to box recreationally. When he is in the ring, he takes his training seriously. Well earlier this year, after an …
Sports Medicine
Meet Griffith!
Gig’Em! Griffith is one of our all-time favorite patients. Not the most coveted title, but Griff has been a fixture in our office over the past few years as …
Meet Darius!
This is Darius. Darius is a Sophomore at Manville High School on the basketball team. Last season, while going up for a layup, he landed wrong and tore his …
Can I play sports after an ACL surgery?
The rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is long, grueling, and often harder than the actual surgery itself. Clearance for sports participation can be expected about 6-9 months after surgery. Improvement …
How are sports medicine problems diagnosed?
At your consultation, your doctor will ask you about how the injury occurred and what symptoms you’re experiencing. He will look at your medical history as well and will …
Incidence of ACL injury after a ACL reconstruction and returning to sports.
There is a lot we do not understand about ACL injury. In a systematic review by Paterno et al, for reasons not well understood, females that previously underwent ACL …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament: What is it?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in your knee. Ligaments connect your bones and enable you to stretch and flex your joints. The …