Best Practice for ACL Tears
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) publish clinical practice guidelines for important and common orthopedic injuries to guide treatment based on the current and up to date scientific literature. Multidisciplinary clinician work groups come together to produce and provide these...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.November 11, 2022
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Breece Hall ACL Injury
Breece Hall, the star rookie running back for the NY Jets, has been diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament tear. He has been placed on IR with this season ending injury where he will shortly have surgery to reconstruct his ligament. Prior to his injury he had already amassed...by Dr. Charles Ruotolo, M.D.October 27, 2022
3 Signs It Is Time To Have Your Knee Examined
For many with knee pain, it can be difficult to determine what are symptoms of soreness or overexertion and those symptoms that may indicate something more serious. Below is a helpful guide to determine when it may be time to have your knee examined by one of the orthopedic specialists at Total...by Total OrthopedicsOctober 30, 2017
Jets’ Geno Smith Out with Torn ACL
As if the Jets quarterback scenario could not get anymore convoluted, it was announced Monday that Geno Smith will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Smith started his first game since 2014 and was 4-8 with 95 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game in the second quarter...by Total OrthopedicsOctober 25, 2016
ACL Surgery: 4 Things You Should Know
ACL Surgery The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that prevents the tibia from sliding forward relative to the femur. It is an important stabilizer in the knee. The ACL can be injured during a pivot, when the foot is planted and the knee twists, or when landing awkwardly...by Total OrthopedicsJune 25, 2015