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Patients who have recurrent kneecap dislocations experience more fear of movement and pain catastrophizing compared to other knee conditions
Recurrent kneecap dislocations, also known as patellar instability (PI), occur when the kneecap repeatedly slides out of the groove in the front of the knee. This condition is a common and disabling knee condition that more frequently affects adolescents. — Learn more about patellar instability (PI) here — Research studies have shown that recovery from…
Achilles tendon rupture: the basics
The Achilles tendon is a tough fibrous band of tissue that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the entire body and the most common tendon in the lower body to rupture.
The Role of Functional Testing Following Knee Ligament Surgery
Did you know the knee joint is the largest joint in the body? It’s important for almost every movement, from standing, keeping your balance, walking, running, jumping, swimming and more! The knee is made up of many important components such as cartilage, like the meniscus and articular cartilage, and ligaments including the anterior cruciate ligament…
Synthetic grafts for use in ACL reconstruction
Synthetic grafts for ACL reconstruction were first introduced in the early 1980’s, however, they are rarely used. These first generation grafts showed initial promise with short term follow up, but had a high failure rate in the long run.
Distal Radius Fractures: The Basics
A distal radius fracture is a break in one of the two forearm bones, the radius, near the wrist joint. Hence, this type of fracture can also be referred to as a wrist fracture or broken wrist. This type of fracture is a common injury often occurring due to either a fall on an outstretched…