The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. The primary function of the ACL is to prevent the tibia from sliding forward on the femur. The incidence of ACL tears is higher in individuals who participate in basketball, football, skiing and soccer. It is estimated that only 30 percent of ACL tears are the result of a direct contact with another player or object. Full Story >
The knee is made up of three bones – the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and patella (kneecap). These bones are connected by ligaments, which act like strong ropes holding the bones together and keeping the knee stable. There are four primarily ligaments in the knee including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medialcollateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Full Story >
The labrum is a "bumper" of soft tissue, known as cartilage, that goes around the periphery of the glenoid (the shoulder socket"). The labrum keeps the ball of the humeral head centered in the joint and helps to give the shoulder stability. When the labrum is torn the shoulder may become painful or experience episodes of instability or a catching of the shoulder with movement. The labrum can be torn anywhere around its 360 degree circumference.Full Story >
The rotator Cuff is made up of four muscles and tendons. It forms a "cuff" of soft tissue around the shoulder to help center the "ball in the socket" and to enable you to lift up and rotate your arm with strength. Most rotator cuff injuries are the result of the "wear and tear" that occurs with age. Occasionally, a specific injury will cause the tear.Full Story >
Neuropsychological testing is a standard part of the evaluation of most sports-related concussions. Research in this unique field of medicine has repeatedly shown that tests such as ImPACT® are important tools to use for the clinician who is evaluating and treating athletes that are faced with this complex and challenging form of brain injury. ImPACT® is designed for athletes ages 10 and above.Full Story >
Non-surgical and surgical treatment options are available for treatment of ACL tears. Non-surgical treatment may be considered based on a patient's age (very young or elderly), activity level (low demand, sedentary lifestyle) and in cases such as a partial tear. The ACL doesn't heal with nonsurgical treatment, however, symptoms of pain and instability can improve with a physical therapy program focused on muscle strengthening supplemented with a brace. Full Story >
Most MCL tears can be treated non-operatively with the goal of allowing the injury time to heal. Treatments can include icing the injury, bracing to protect the knee from further injury and physical therapy to strengthen the leg muscles that support the knee. Treatment for LCL tears are often similar, provided there were not additional injuries to the structures of the knee. If additional injuries occurred, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair those injuries.Full Story >
Non-surgical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy are sometimes helpful and may ease the symptoms of a labral tear. However, if the tear is affecting your quality of life and ability to participate in sports, work, or other activities then surgery may be necessary to improve your symptoms.Full Story >
There are a variety of options for treatment. These include observation, physical therapy and medications. However a high grade partial thickness rotator cuff tear and most full thickness tears usually require surgical treatment to reliably improve pain and function of the shoulder. Although surgery is elective (meaning the choice is entirely up to you as a patient), without operative treatment, pain usually increases while strength and movement deteriorate over time.Full Story >
ImPACT® provides us an important piece to a complicated puzzle. Younger-aged athletes are particularly vulnerable to the effects of a concussion without the appropriate management and in some cases this may lead to persistent headaches and lingering memory problems. Resuming collision sport activity prior to full recovery may even be catastrophic in this group of athletes.Full Story >
And now, we've grown to become more than a hospital. Today, The Christ Hospital is a vast network of physicians and staff, working together to make superior medicine convenient and accessible.Full Story >
And now, we've grown to become more than a hospital. Today, The Christ Hospital is a vast network of physicians and staff, working together to make superior medicine convenient and accessible.Full Story >
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