Two EvergreenHealth orthopedic surgeons are the first physicians in Washington state to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery using a new implant that allows the body to heal its own ...

Sarah Stewart knows that patience is an important part of being an athlete, but this year has brought new ways to put that into practice. The 14-year-old Upstate resident is an honor student and a ...

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It’s a phrase most athletes never want to hear: ACL reconstruction. However, New Mexico just had its first operation for a new procedure that could mean better success and recovery ...

A new procedure to help repair a torn ACL is getting young women back to the sports they love.Dr. Mark Slabaugh, an orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, said there is only a 4% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Younger age and higher medial tibial slope were predictive of requiring ACL reconstruction after bridge-enhanced ...

Most athletes try to avoid dwelling on serious injuries — especially ones that could lead to surgery, long recovery times and uncertain returns to peak performance. Dr. Tomas Pevny, a 30-year Roaring ...

Nick Chubb reportedly avoided a full tear of his ACL on the play that ended his season, but his knee apparently still needs a lot of work. The Cleveland Browns running back underwent successful left ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At this point in time, if you have a complete ACL injury from a pivot mechanism and your exam demonstrates ...

Doctors, physical therapists, and a person who’s been there talk about all the ice machines, exercise bands, balance balls, and other equipment to help you strengthen your knee after a serious injury ...

Beyond surgical innovation, Dr. Thornton emphasizes a patient-centered approach that prioritizes individualized care. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s condition, activity level, and ...

An innovative procedure that explores the use of amnion, bone marrow concentrate and suture tape in ACL reconstruction may result in earlier return to play protocols for athletes, suggests a new study ...