Posts Categorized: Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery

6 Reasons Your Knee Hurts When You Sit Cross-Legged

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld of Louisville, KY tells 6 reasons that you might have pain when sitting cross-legged.

It’s no secret that knees are an incredibly vital, yet vulnerable joint in our bodies. From supporting our weight to the ability to walk, having healthy, mobile knees is crucial to activity and our comfort when we move our bodies into different positions on different surfaces. When we were children, perhaps it was easy to… Read more »

5 Reasons Walking is Good for Knee Joints

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld of Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville, KY explains 5 reasons that walking is good for knee joints.

For many of us that lead busy lives, there never seems to be much time to commit to the proper amount of exercise recommended, which is 30-60 minutes per day for adults. Between managing a family, having a full-time job, cooking healthy meals, and taking care of our home and other responsibilities, getting a gym… Read more »

Sleeping Tips for Post-Operative Pain

When sleeping is hard with pain after surgery, here are some tips from Stacie Grossfeld, orthopedic surgeon in louisville, KY

When faced with an issue on our phones, laptops, or other various technological devices, oftentimes we know that by turning it off and then on again will reset the device, and things will begin working normally again. A good night’s sleep can sometimes do the same for humans! You go to sleep with a stomachache,… Read more »

Educación del paciente: Cirugía de desgarro de menisco/endoscopio de rodilla/artroscopia

An overview of meniscal tear surgery from Dr. Grossfeld.

Cirugía de Desgarro de Menisco / Endoscopio de Rodilla / Artroscopia de Rodilla Descripción General Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Llegada al Centro Quirúrgico Usted será registrado en el centro de cirugía. Se revisarán sus signos vitales, como la presión arterial y la temperatura. Se proporcionará una bata de hospital… Read more »

Patient Education: Meniscal Tear Surgery/Knee Scope/Knee Arthroscopy

An overview of meniscal tear surgery from Dr. Grossfeld.

Meniscal Tear Surgery/Knee Scope/Knee Arthroscopy Overview Orthopaedic Specialists 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Arrival to the Surgicenter Center You will be checked into the surgery center. Your vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, will be checked. A clean hospital gown will be provided. All jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, and nail… Read more »

Patient of the Month: Savannah Schneider

Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Savannah Schneider! Savannah has been a longtime patient of Dr. Grossfeld. In the 5th grade, Savannah began seeing Dr. Grossfeld for knee issues, specifically patellar dislocation. Savannah’s knee issues stemmed from soccer, a sport in which these sorts of injuries are not uncommon. Patellar dislocation and patellar instability… Read more »

Return To Sport After Pediatric ACL Ligament Reconstruction

ACL Injury in Pediatric Athletes, ACL Injury Prevention

Return to sport after pediatric ACL ligament reconstruction and its effect on subsequent ACL injuries, the JBJS 2017. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common with estimates suggesting that there are upwards of 100,000 to 200,000 ACL injuries in the U.S. each year. Frequently acl injuries occur during sporting activities that require a lot of… Read more »

Knee Replacement Surgery: How To Prepare For Optimal Recovery

Considering a knee replacement in Louisville? Learn more here

Knee replacement surgeries are common; in fact, over 800,000 are performed in the United States each year. What’s more, they’re usually extremely successful in the long-term; after 15 years, over 90% of replacement knees are still functioning. Knee replacement surgery can provide a significant reduction in pain and increase mobility for those suffering from arthritis… Read more »

Common Injuries in the Winter Olympics

What are the most common injuries experienced by Olympic Athletes? Learn here

As the 2022 Winter Olympic Games skate towards its finish, there’s a lot of anticipation around which country will take home the most medals. Right now, Norway and Germany are in the lead with 13 and 10 gold medals, respectively, while the United States trails with a formidable 8.  While there’s plenty of good reason… Read more »