Damage to the cartilage on the back side of the patella and the groove it runs in, typically called a patellofemoral osteochondral lesion by orthopedic surgeons, is seen in about 1/3 of patients getting an arthroscopic knee surgery and...read more
This study talks about outcomes following the use of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in patients with knee osteoarthritis and cartilage defects. BMAC has emerged as an important biological tool for the orthopaedic surgeon because it is one of...read more
PMID: 32956803 Imaging-based detection of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as its current gold standard for diagnosis. However, the accuracy of these MRI readings may decrease due to observer inexperience, presence of multiple injuries,...read more
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are commonplace in the world of sports medicine and are often treated with ACL reconstruction. Following reconstruction, however, patients may continue to experience knee instability. This study aimed to determine the impact of the...read more
The acetabular labrum in the hip plays a major role in hip function and stability. The gold standard treatment for labral tears is to repair the tissue. However, in cases where tissue is not amenable to repair, reconstruction using...read more
While osteoarthritis frequently involves the knee and hips, it can also present to a lesser degree in other joints including the shoulder. Physicians commonly agree that the increased incidence of osteoarthritis in the knees and hips compared to joints...read more
Knee pathologies including focal cartilage injuries, osteoarthritis and ligament injuries are common. The use of biologic agents has emerged as an option for treating these diseases. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained significant interest for treating common sports medicine injuries....read more
Surgical treatment of meniscal tears involves either meniscal repair or meniscectomy, which is the removal of the damaged meniscus. Recent studies have reported meniscectomies to significantly reduce the career lengths of professional athletes, while repairs demonstrated higher success rates...read more
Reconstruction and repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are both effective in restoring knee stability following ACL injury. This was demonstrated by applying force to cadaveric knees at different degrees of flexion to simulate normal forces experienced by...read more
Swimming is one of the most physically demanding sport on the body. The repetitive flexion and rotation motions, particularly with the breaststroke and butterfly stroke, may overload the hip and cause femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), or more simply hip...read more
Damage to the cartilage on the back side of the patella, often called a patellar osteochondral lesion, is a common cause of pain for many individuals. However, due to the complex structure, positioning, and differences in anatomy between each...read more
This article reviews biological treatment options for articular cartilage repair, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and cell-based therapies. Articular cartilage damage is seen most commonly in focal chondral lesions and early osteoarthritis and is a...read more
Within the meniscus, three anatomical zones have been described based on varying levels of vascularity. The “red-red” zone is on the periphery of the meniscus and has been reported to be the most vascular, whereas the middle “red-white” and...read more
The relationship between anterior tibial spine fractures (ATSF) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the pediatric population has not been defined though the injuries may occur together. ATSF occur at the point on the tibia where the ACL...read more
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) occurs due to a defect in the blood supply to the femoral head. This inadequate supply leads to death of the subchondral bone and bone marrow and is the reason for approximately one...read more
Removal of the damaged area of a meniscal tear (often called a meniscectomy) is a common arthroscopic treatment option for those who want to address their pain and have a quick recovery, however, injury to the meniscus and removal...read more
This article reviews the current literature surrounding the use of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) in the management of various orthopedic diseases. ADSCs have gained attention due to their potential for expediting healing and the ease of delivery...read more
There is a well-documented disparity of women applying for and training in orthopaedic residencies. Women comprise approximately 50% of medical students; however, only 14% of current orthopaedic residents are women. There are many factors that contribute to the reluctance...read more
Chicago based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jorge Chahla was recently featured on ABC segment, ‘Pace yourself, focus on posture while working out and working from home amid coronavirus pandemic, doctors say’. Here is an excerpt from the interview, ‘The COVID-19...read more
El cirujano ortopédico Dr. Jorge Chahla que con sede en Chicago, apareció receintement en el segmento de Univisión, ‘Los riesgos a sufrir lesiones a los que se exponen deportistas en medio de la pandemia del coronavirus’ here is a...read more
One of the most important topics in ACL rehabilitation among physicians and physical therapists is the question of when to safely return the athlete to sport. A study published in The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy found...read more
Steroid (cortisone) injections have been Orthopaedic surgeon’s favorite arrow in the quiver for decades. Steroids are a potent anti-inflammatory that is typically used to rapidly reduce painful symptoms that accompany inflammation and arthritis from both acute injuries and chronic...read more
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is one of the key ligaments that help to stabilize the knee joint. ACL tears typically occur through either contact or non-contact injury in high-risk sports such as soccer, football, basketball,...read more
One of the most important topics in ACL rehabilitation among physicians and physical therapists is the question of when to safely return the athlete to sport. A study published in The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy found...read more
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is one of the key ligaments that help to stabilize the knee joint. ACL tears typically occur through either contact or non-contact injury in high-risk sports such as soccer, football, basketball,...read more
Prehab: Physical Therapy prior to ACL Reconstruction can improve outcomes after surgery. Of all joints of the human body, the knee joint is the leading cause of sports-related surgeries. Of these knee surgeries, repairs of the anterior cruciate ligament...read more
Meniscal tears involve injury or degenerative changes to the C-shaped piece of cartilage of the knee. The meniscus acts as a shock absorber and distributes weight equally to promote balance and stability and control movements at the knee. In...read more
By Carson Lux. When an athlete is recovering from an injury, the journey can be filled with great hopes, crazy emotions, and fears, but the one thought that dominates his or her recovery is “Will I be able to...read more
There are four distinct muscles-tendons that make up the commonly known rotator cuff, which provide both strength and stability to the shoulder. The muscles originate from the scapula (shoulder blade) and connect to the head of the humerus (arm...read more
By Scott Sigman, MD Opioids during my medical training were described as inexpensive and minimally addictive. That could not be any further from the truth. The reality is that Opioids are highly addictive and are incredibly expensive to our...read more
