Bone Neoplasms Tumor-Like Conditions Bone neoplasms and tumor-like conditions affecting the knee can be benign or malignant. Age at Dx is crucial for DDx In patients <40: Benign bone neoplasms:… Read More
When dealing with a sports injury or a similar type of injury, many people are familiar with the R.I.C.E. protocol for injury care. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and… Read More
Meniscal Tears Acute or chronic. Imaged with MRI (95% sensitivity & 81% specificity) Menisci are formed by a composition of radial and circumferential collagen fibers (97% type 1) mixed… Read More
The knee is a made up of a variety of complex soft tissues. Enclosing the knee joint is a fold at its membrane known as the plica. The knee is… Read More
Many people think of joints, bones, and the, skeletal system when they think of chiropractic, but in fact, the muscles also play an integral part in supporting the body. The… Read More
Chondromalacia patellae, also referred to as runner's knee, is a health issue in which the cartilage beneath the patella,�or kneecap, becomes soft�and ultimately degenerates. This problem is prevalent among young… Read More
Tibial Plateau Fractures Impaction type fractures predominate Result from valgus or varus stress with or w/o axial loading Associated with periarticular soft tissues injury High-stress injury m/c due to jumps… Read More
Have you ever had a pain in the neck? And your kids or significant other don't count. If you've ever had a stiff, sore neck, then you've more than likely… Read More
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is characterized by the inflammation of the site below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap,… Read More
You may have seen professional athletes, dancers, gymnasts, and others who engage in extremely physical activities using a type of tape on various points of their bodies. It is sometimes… Read More