Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis or PVNS is a condition that causes the synovium to thicken and overgrown. This thin layer of tissue is located internally between the joints and tendons. Inside a healthy, unaffected joint, the synovium is responsible for excreting a minimal amount of fluid to lubricate the cartilage. This improves movement and rotation for… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery
Treating Chronic Knee Pain – 7 Things You Can Do
Chronic knee pain can be debilitating and extremely frustrating, especially when it comes to physical activity. Knee pain is the result of one or many different causes. Age, injury, arthritis and excess weight can damage the cartilage inside the knee joint. Cartilage works like a cushion for your knee and over time it gets broken… Read more »
50 Races in 50 States
It’s a Half Marathon, not a Sprint: 50 Races in 50 States Don and Peggy Hoben have taken on the phenomenal task of completing a half marathon in all 50 states. Their journey began in 1999 and they are finishing their last race in Hawaii later this year. This ambitious project started after Don’s company… Read more »
5 Common Running Injuries
Spring is in full swing. And if you’re a runner, this means that outdoor racing season is in full swing too! This time of the year is very exciting for runners looking to accomplish new goals, or for those joining the running scene after winter hibernation. Whether you’re a beginner, or an advanced runner, injuries are bound… Read more »
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a term that describes pain experienced in the front of the knee known as the patella or kneecap, and in the femur (thigh bone). This aching pain can develop into a sharp stabbing or a burning sensation with increased activity. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is particularly common among athletes, teenagers and people… Read more »
Why Do My Knees Make Clicking Sounds?
During specific bending movements such as squats or kneeling, your knees may make an audible sound of a crack or click. Typically this isn’t something to be too concerned about, as there are several reasons why our joints tend to make these sounds. Popping and cracking start to become a normal noise after years of… Read more »
Torn ACL and Surgery
Torn ACL and Surgery – Learn More About Risk of Re-Tearing The incidence of second ACL injuries in the first year after ACL surgery is 15 times higher compared to an athlete that has never had a torn ACL. We have data looking at recurrence rates after one year post surgery for a torn ACL…. Read more »
ACL Knee Surgery and Knee Injuries
Knee Surgeries and College Athletes – What are the effects of prior knee surgery including ACL knee surgery on subsequent injury, and surgery for NCAA college athletes? It is known that college athletes that have undergone knee surgery in the past are at risk for addition injuries to their knee. There is an excellent study by… Read more »
Dancing and ACL Tear
Why do dancers (ballet and modern) have a lower incidence of ACL injury compared to other athletes? A great study conducted at the Harkness Center for Dance injuries in New York City in conjunction with the Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases looked at the biomechanics of landing from a jump between the two… Read more »
Knee Surgery Among College Athletes
Effects of knee surgery on a subsequent injury and surgery among NCAA college athletes Dr. Sharon Hume et al. published a very interesting article in the April 2014 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. She and her colleagues studied 456 Division 1 athletes at UCLA who had a history of an orthopaedic surgery procedure…. Read more »
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