I recently talked to friend of mine about choosing a surgeon for his upcoming total hip replacement. Which doctor is best to perform his hip replacement? Often we choose surgeons based on a vague reputation or advice of a friend. A true gauge is hard to come by. Here are a few words of advice:Continue Reading »
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The menisci, two semicircular pieces of knee cartilage located where the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) meet, help diffuse the forces on the knee and act as shock absorbers. Meniscal tears are common. Young athletes often tear a meniscus when twisting with the kneeContinue Reading »