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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia within the knee joint and provides primary resistance against anterior tibial translat
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) that stabilize the shoulder
Sports medicine and orthopedic surgery encompass a wide range of treatments, from same-day interventions for acute injuries to complex surgical reconstruc
ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and meniscus tears are among the most common serious sports injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Each affects a diffe
The hamstring muscle group (the biceps femoris (long and short heads), semimembranosus, and semitendinosus) runs along the back of the thigh and performs
Patellar tendinopathy (pain arising from the patellar tendon at or near its insertion on the inferior pole of the kneecap) has a reputation among athlete
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It is also the most frequently dislocated. It achieves its wide range of motion at the expense of inherent bon
Not every knee injury is the same, and not every physician is equally equipped to manage one. A primary care doctor who sees sports injuries occasionally i
When a patient walks into an orthopedic office after a sports injury, they often want a simple answer: should I have surgery or try physical therapy? The h
The patellar tendon (also called the patellar ligament in some contexts) runs from the inferior pole of the kneecap (patella) to the tibial tuberosity at
Unlike an acute fracture from a single traumatic event, a stress fracture is a fatigue injury that develops gradually over time. When repetitive loading on
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of two cruciate ligaments inside the knee joint, positioned diagonally to control forward tibial displacement and rot
