Cartilage damage shows up on a lot of MRIs. Whether it matters depends on far more than the picture. Patients often come to my office holding an MRI report with one word circled: cartilage. Sometimes it sits next to...read more
The knee’s shock absorber can tear in many ways. Fixing it well depends on knowing exactly which kind you’re dealing with. A college soccer player plants her foot to cut past a defender and feels something give in her...read more
When someone tears their ACL and needs surgery, one of the biggest decisions is what type of graft to use to rebuild the ligament. A graft is the tissue used to replace the torn ACL. The two main options...read more
Over the last decade, lateral extra-articular tenodesis, often shortened to LET, has become a much more common part of ACL surgery. Patients are also far more informed than they used to be, and many now come into the office...read more
Arash Maghsoodi, DPT, co-founder of Prehab, recently faced an unexpected challenge many athletes dread—a torn ACL. While playing soccer, a sudden movement on the field resulted in a serious knee injury. As a seasoned physical therapist, Arash knew immediately...read more
An ACL tear can feel like a career-ending injury, but the good news is that with the right treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation, many athletes can return to the sports they love. Whether you’re a high school player hoping to...read more