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MCL Reconstruction
The MCL (medial collateral ligament) is one of the four major restraints to the knee joint. Along with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and posterior lateral
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Meniscus Repair and Partial Meniscectomy
Injury Overview Meniscus is a very important part of the knee joint. It is a type of cartilage that serves as a shock absorber within the knee since very high
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Loose Bodies
Injury Overview Sometimes structures can become dislodged and mobile inside a joint. When this occurs these structures are called loose bodies. Loose bodies can be made of bone, cartilage, or
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Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
Injury Overview The knee is stabilized and is able to function properly because of four major ligaments which allow the knee to perform movements such as walking, pivoting, running, and
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Knee Meniscus Injuries
Injury Overview The meniscus is a c-shaped cartilage that resides inside the knee joint. It is located between the cartilage ends of the femur and tibia and increases the surface
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MCL Knee Injuries
Injury Overview The MCL is a ligament that links the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur), and is located on the inner aspect of the knee. It is an extra-articular ligament
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FCL/LCL Knee Injuries
Injury Overview There are four major restraints to the knee joint, including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex (PLC).
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Knee Cartilage Injuries
Injury Overview Cartilage is a type of tissue found in the joints of the body. Articular cartilage is a specific type that covers the ends of the bones within a
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ACL Reconstruction
ACL knee injuries are among the most common injuries for athletes. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four ligaments that make up the knee joint and is responsible
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations Meniscus Repair Considerations: Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears most often occur. For this reason, flexion is controlled
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations: Meniscus Repair Considerations:Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears occur during ACL injury events. For this reason, flexion is
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Isolated ACL Reconstruction: Bone-Tendon-Bone AutoGraft // Post Op Procedure
General Guidelines // Precautions-Wear brace / immobilizer at all times except during bathing and physical therapy for the first 2 weeks. Keep brace locked in extension while the block is
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Shoulder Labral Repair Mobile, Alabama
Shoulder Labral Repair for Mobile, Alabama Patients Advanced Shoulder Stability Care for Active & Working Adults. Accessed Beyond Alabama. Not all shoulder pain originates from muscles or tendons. In many
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Save the Menisci: Meniscal Root Tears
Background & General Considerations The menisci are c-shaped, rubber-like cartilage discs that reside inside the knee joint. There are two menisci in every knee, one on the inner side (medial
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Chondroplasty
Articular cartilage is a soft, fibrous tissue that covers the ends of bones within a joint, allowing for smooth, low-friction motion. Articular cartilage can become damaged through trauma associated with
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FCL Reconstruction
There are four major ligaments, or “restraints” to the knee joint. They include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex
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PCL Reconstruction
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that is located inside the knee joint near the back of the knee. This particular ligament is responsible for keeping the bone
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Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Multi-ligament knee injuries are serious injuries that are often considered complex. This type of injury occurs when more than one ligament is affected during injury. There are four major ligaments