Category: Knee

Do All ACL Tears Need Surgery?

Ty E. Richardson, M.D.

The anterior cruciate ligament or “ACL” is the primary stabilizing ligament of the knee. Around 200,000 people suffer an injury to this structure annually. For the last couple of decades the trend in treatment has leaned more toward early surgical reconstruction and accelerated rehab.

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The Medical Management of Osteoarthritis: What is Safe – What is Effective – What I Would Do

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

Osteoarthritis affects over 30 million Americans. More than 50% of people over 65 years of age have been diagnosed as having arthritis. It is a leading cause of disability and suffering in the US. As baby boomers age, the ravages of arthritis have resulted in an explosion of joint replacement surgery and spine surgery to deal with it.

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