Meniscus Tears Q&A Interview with Dr. Van Thiel
Meniscus tears are the most common injury in orthopedics. Any physical activity where the knee twists, there is sudden stopping, or a fall, can result in a meniscus tear.
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Kneecap Instability Q&A Interview with Dr. Van Thiel
The kneecap connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the shin bone. It allows us to bend and straighten our knees. The kneecap sits in a groove on the thigh bone.
ACL Reconstruction Q&A Interview with Dr. Van Thiel
ACL ruptures (tears) are common. Every year in the US, between 100,000 and 300,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed.
