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Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Total knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures performed today. A successful operation can provide substantial relief from pain and highly improved knee function, allowing the patient to return to normal activities. Over 600,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Yet, some patients may…
Each year, there are over 80,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs performed in operating rooms across the country. ACL injuries are very common, especially in people with more active lifestyles – particularly athletes. A suspected ACL injury should be evaluated soon after the incident. Treatment for an ACL injury will depend on the severity of…
One of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as someone with an active lifestyle is an ACL tear. Your ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of the components that help connect your thigh bone to your shin bone. It plays an important role in keeping your knee stable. It also prevents…
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…
Nearly 18 million Americans visit their doctor or a hospital for knee pain each year. And with the active lifestyle, we enjoy here in North Dakota, from skating and skiing in the winter to jogging and biking in the summer, we’re a contributing factor to that statistic. Let’s talk about some of the common treatments…
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