Question: I have a knee that is bone-on-bone. The cartilage is pretty much gone. I’ve seen on Facebook that you can regrow cartilage to avoid a knee replacement. Answer from orthopaedic surgeon Christopher Deans, MD.
Whether you’re a first-time runner or someone returning to the sport, there is some information you should know before attempting to join the ranks of marathon runners.
When you think of sports medicine, elite athletes and complex surgeries might come to mind. However, any active individual can benefit from sports medicine.
If you have knee pain and are considering a knee replacement, there are several questions you should ask your provider before undergoing the procedure.
Recovery time after knee replacement surgery varies from person to person. Orthopaedic surgeon Christopher Deans, MD, explains that every patient will go through different phases of recovery.
Does hip pain and clicking sounds mean a hip replacement is necessary? Not always. Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Justin Greiner, MD, explains that hip preservation surgery is an option to bypass the need for hip replacement surgery.
Anterior cruciate ligament tears are common athletic knee injuries affecting over 250,000 people annually in the United States. Now, there is a new option to repair and preserve the native ACL.
