Ask Dr. Pepin: What Is Meniscus Cartilage?
Dr. Scott Pepin explains what meniscus cartilage is, how it functions in the knee joint, and why this tissue is so central to knee health.
Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?
Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you...
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Ask Dr. Breien: Is A Partial Knee Replacement A Good Option For Me?
Dr. Breien describes the patients who benefit most from a partial knee replacement. When knee arthritis causes pain and limits your daily activities, you may want to consider surgical...
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How Is Jumper’s Knee Treated?
Jumper’s knee is an injury to the tendon usually caused by overuse and repetitive actions that stress the tendon. We review the variety of conservative and surgical options available...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function?
Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are Surgical Options For Unstable Kneecaps?
Once a kneecap has dislocated, the risk of subsequent dislocations, permanent cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis increases substantially. Dr. Skendzel discusses the surgeries he uses to reduce this escalating injury...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Are The Risks Of An Unstable Kneecap?
Once you’ve dislocated a kneecap, unstable kneecap risks increase with subsequent dislocations that can cause significant knee damage over time.
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Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?
We depend on our knees to move easily. An unstable kneecap inhibits smooth movement and can lead to chronic problems. We explain the symptoms that signal this injury. What...