This is a common question asked by patients that have injured or torn their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) when considering reconstructive surgery as a treatment.
In this short clip, Dr Greg Buchko, Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Banff Sport Medicine clinic, addresses how he answers this question for patients.
Here is a great warm-up recommended by Nani Woollings, Physiotherapist and Canadian Youth National Climbing Team coach.
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Patellofemoral instability is a debilitating condition that frequently occurs in young, active people, significantly affecting their quality of life. It can occur due to injury e.g. a direct impact to the knee, or from variations in a patient’s anatomy that allow the patella (kneecap) to dislocate with minimal force. Patellofemoral instability, however, is not just…
Postoperative pain, or pain following surgery, is an expected part of any orthopedic surgery. How readily you cope with pain, and the intensity and duration of that pain, is unique to each person.
Nutrition is a critical part of health and development, but it’s often overlooked amidst the flurry of preparations when having surgery. Considering your nutritional requirements before and after surgery, however, is an important part of optimizing your outcomes and recovery. Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the body’s ability to withstand the stress of…
Achilles’ tendonitis occurs when the tendon at the back of your heel becomes injured. The condition causes pain at the back of the heel, above the heel and/or into the lower calf, as well as stiffness of the ankle joint, and deformities around the tendon insertion. Your doctor will diagnose tendonitis after performing a physical…
