On July 29, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted De Novo classification to Smith+Nephew’s TESSA Spatial Surgery System — the first device authorized in an entirely new FDA category for intra-articular orthopedic stereotaxic navigation. In plain terms:...read more
ACL tears are among the most common and devastating knee injuries in sports. While they can happen to anyone, female athletes have a significantly higher risk of ACL injury compared with male athletes participating in similar sports. This is...read more
Non-Surgical ACL Treatment Near Hinsdale and Westmont Not every ACL tear automatically requires surgery. While ACL reconstruction remains an important treatment for many active patients, especially those involved in pivoting, cutting, skiing, or high-impact sports, some individuals can function...read more
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