Cartilage transplant, also known as cartilage transplantation or cartilage repair surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing damaged or injured cartilage in joints, typically the knee. Cartilage transplant procedures are used to treat conditions such as cartilage defects, osteochondral...

Treating hamstring partial tears/strains typically involves a combination of rest, rehabilitation exercises, and sometimes medical interventions. Here's a general overview of how hamstring tears are typically managed:

1. Rest: Immediately after the injury, it's important to rest the affected leg...

Contrary to what some might think, force plates do not replace the rehabilitation framework that practitioners are taught and use day-to-day.

While there are many nuances, the most common reference points a sports medicine surgeon may use for decision-making in injury rehabilitation (other than...

The choice of graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction depends on several factors, including the patient's age, activity level, pre-injury knee stability, surgeon preference, and availability of graft options. There are three main types of grafts commonly used for ACL...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical treatment that involves the injection of a concentrated form of a patient's own blood, which contains a higher concentration of platelets than normal. Platelets play a role in the body's natural healing process.

For hamstring injuries, including...