Meniscal tears are a common knee injury, frequently affecting athletes, active individuals, and even people who perform everyday activities. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located in the knee joint, and it serves as a cushion between the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia). There are two menisci in each knee, one on the… Read more »
Would you believe us if we told you there are over 300 joints in the human body? That’s right – adults actually have around 350 joints. Out of all 350 of those joints, the knee joint is actually the largest and one of the most complex. While every joint plays a vital role in the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The meniscus is one of the many cartilage-fueled shock absorption cushions that your body has to keep your bones and joints protected. Acting as the main protective measure in one of the major joints of the body, the two menisci of the knee are located between the top of the shinbone and the bottom of… Read more »
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 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 »
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