It’s the most personal question a parent can ask their surgeon. Here’s why my answer is never a simple one — and why that’s a good thing. If I had a dollar for every time a parent asked me,...read more
Orthopedic surgeon Ronak Patel recently presented research at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), one of the largest and most influential orthopedic conferences in the world. The study, titled “Meniscectomy vs. Meniscal Repair: Comparing...read more
ACL injuries aren’t limited to athletes. Many adults tear their ACL during routine activities such as slipping, twisting, or stepping awkwardly. These injuries often go undiagnosed or undertreated. How ACL Tears Occur in Non-Athletes Sudden pivots Missed steps Falls...read more
Knee replacement surgery is an effective option for advanced arthritis, but it is not always the first — or best — solution. Many patients with cartilage damage may be candidates for joint preservation procedures that delay or avoid the...read more
This ski season — and especially at the 2026 Winter Olympics — all eyes were on Lindsey Vonn as she attempted to compete in the downhill just one week after completely rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a...read more
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most critical stabilizing structures of the knee. Unfortunately, ACL tears are among the most common and devastating injuries in sports, typically requiring surgical intervention and rehabilitation. Understanding which sports are...read more