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Colorado Knee Specialist Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD Publishes a New Update on Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction Surgery

Complex Knee and Sports Medicine Specialist Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD.

Vail, Colorado (PRWEB) March 26, 2015

Colorado knee specialist, Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD recently published a review article in the American Journal of Sports Medicine on the “Emerging Updates on the Posterior Cruciate Ligament.” This clinical sports medicine update presents a thorough review on up-to-date knowledge on the anatomy, epidemiology, biomechanical function, diagnosis and current treatments for a PCL injury. The emphasis of this study is on emerging clinical and biomechanical evidence regarding the current treatment choices for PCL reconstruction surgery.

The PCL is composed of 2 bundles, the larger anterolateral bundle (ALB) and the smaller posteromedial bundle (PMB). A posterior cruciate ligament tear rarely exists in isolation. Typically, PCL injuries occur with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), or posterolateral corner (PLC) injury. The most common PCL injury originates from sports or trauma, most commonly motor vehicles or road traffic accidents. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis between an isolated versus a combined PCL tear is essential for long-term knee health and stability.

The complexity of the PCL has generated controversy over the recommended treatment after injury. Historically, non-operative treatment was favored for an isolated PCL injury due to poorer outcomes postoperatively compared with anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. Today, advancements in the operative treatment of this type of injury have made surgical intervention increasingly popular and successful for isolated and combined PCL injuries.

PCL reconstruction surgery depends upon whether the injury is acute or chronic. Acute multi-ligament knee injuries with a concomitant or chronic PCL tears are believed to be best treated by surgery. Today, there are two PCL reconstruction surgery techniques, the single-bundle and double-bundle PCL reconstruction techniques. Single-bundle PCL reconstruction is typically indicated for symptomatic chronic PCL injuries, either in isolation or combined with other knee ligament injuries and for acute, multi-ligament PCL injuries. Double-bundle PCL reconstruction surgery has evolved as an alternative to single-bundle reconstructions with the same indications for surgery.

Currently, peer-reviewed publications are lacking evidence-based level 1 clinical studies comparing the effects of single-bundle and double-bundle PCL reconstructions. However, level 2 and 3 studies have attempted to quantify potential differences between the two techniques. This study concluded that the differences between single-bundle and double-bundle tibial inlay techniques still need to be further evaluated with prospective clinical studies. Recent higher-quality studies indicate that transtibial double-bundle PCL reconstruction surgery may be able to more closely and objectively restore the knee to native levels than transtibial single-bundle reconstructions. “Our clinical and biomechanical studies have demonstrated a clear benefit to double bundle over single bundle PCL reconstructions. We look forward to further research in this area by others using the techniques we have developed because we believe that this will lead to much improved outcomes for patients with PCL tears,” said Dr. LaPrade.

About Dr. LaPrade

As a Colorado knee specialist at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado Dr. Robert LaPrade is among few complex knee surgeons in the world who specializes in the treatment of PCL injuries. Serving as the Chief Medical Research Officer at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Dr. LaPrade has published over a dozen studies on the PCL since 2013 and treated over 500 patients with PCL injuries.

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Premier Physical Medicine Offers New Cutting Edge Therapy for Osteoarthritis Sufferers with Chronic Knee Pain

Pearland, Tx (PRWEB) March 03, 2015

Total knee replacement surgery—also known as knee arthroplasty—is a procedure performed when a patient’s knee has degraded to the point where it no longer functions or causes severe pain. Usually, knee replacement surgery is necessary for patients who suffer from severe osteoarthritis and have impeded mobility.

Premier Physical Medicine of Pearland has implemented a new and cutting edge rehabilitation protocol that incorporates the use of both medical and non-invasive therapies for knee arthritis sufferers. By combining physical rehabilitation and bracing with Hyaluronan supplement injections, knee pain sufferers have been finding relief from chronic arthritic pain.

Supartz Therapy is a non-pharmacologic and non-surgical treatment for knee osteoarthritis sufferers. Supartz therapy can help relieve chronic knee pain, increase mobility, and help get knee arthritis sufferers back to their normal, healthy lives.

Premier Physical Medicine is the leading Pearland knee pain clinic that uses Hyaluronan Injections combined with physical rehabilitation and knee bracing. This treatment has helped thousands of knee arthritis sufferers find relief.

To learn more about how this treatment can help your chronic knee pain, call their office or click on their website.

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Premier Physical Medicine has been serving the residents of Pearland and Greater Houston with the highest quality of medical and non-invasive pain relief treatments and physical rehabilitation. They have a team of physical medicine specialists, medical doctors and chiropractors that work on physical and neurological pain syndromes.

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Renaissance Physical Medicine Offers A New, Cutting Edge, Non-Invasive Treatment for Osteoarthritis Sufferers with Chronic Knee Pain

Helping Orange County Residents Find Relief From Acute and Chronic Pain.

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2014

Osteoarthritis causes deterioration of the protective fluid, Hyaluronan, which surrounds joints and bones, and the result is often joint pain and stiffness. A condition that is painful during both movement and rest, this afflicts patients with reduced range of movement in the affected joint. Normal activities, like walking, dressing and sleeping, can be disrupted by osteoarthritis symptoms, and osteoarthritis of the knee can cause: knee area tenderness, pain during knee movement, or a “catching” or “grating” sensation during movement of the knee.

Renaissance Physical Medicine offers a new and cutting edge rehabilitation procedure for patients suffering from knee pain and other symptoms that uses non-invasive therapies. Replenishing Hyaluronan, which is a lubricant and shock absorber for your joints, Supartz acts as a natural knee replacement. Knee injections of Supartz have proven to be effective and safe in treating this pain and restoring the knee’s natural function. By combining physical rehabilitation and bracing with Hyaluronan supplement injections, knee pain sufferers have been finding relief from chronic arthritic pain.

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Renaissance Physical Medicine of Santa Ana embraces integrated healthcare with an approach that utilizes a team of medical professionals to treat pain, injury, and illness. Our staff is well-versed in a variety of health disciplines, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, drug-free pain relief, and more. Committed to treating patients in every stage of life, we offer a wide variety of non-invasive, natural treatments including pregnancy chiropractic, infant and pediatric chiropractic, nutrition counseling, medical weight loss, and pain management.

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An Athlete’s Guide to Chronic Knee Pain Review Introduces How to Treat Knee Pain Quickly – Vinaf.com

an athlete’s guide to chronic knee pain review

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) April 06, 2014

An Athlete’s Guide To Chronic Knee Pain is a new program developed by Anthony Mychal, who has many years of experience in studying chronic knee pain treatments. The program provides people with natural remedies, techniques, tips, and detailed instructions on how to treat knee pain permanently. Since Anthony Mychal released the program, he has received many positive comments from customers regarding their success. Therefore, the website Vinaf.com tested the program and revealed an overview.

The comprehensive overview on the website Vinaf.com affirms that An Athlete’s Guide To Chronic Knee Pain takes people step-by-step through the process of learning how to relieve knee pain fast and permanently. In the program, people will discover an 8-week rehabilitation plan to lessen stress on the knee, and flexibility training exercises to improve their mobility effectively. The program also shows users a list of healthy foods that support them in treating chronic knee pain. Thanks to the program, knee pain sufferers will boost not only their knee movement but also their overall health.

Jary Mar from the website Vinaf.com says, “An Athlete’s Guide To Chronic Knee Pain is the unique program that helps people get rid of their chronic knee pain easily. The program also gives people exercises on how to alleviate neck and back pain. In addition, people will know how to prevent chronic knee pain from coming back. Moreover, the program comes with a 100% money back guarantee.

If people want to get pros and cons of the product, they should visit the site: http://vinaf.com/an-athletes-guide-to-chronic-knee-pain-review/.

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About Jary Mar, Jary Mar is an editor of the website Vinaf.com. He provides people with many reliable reviews on health, lifestyle. People can send any question or feedback to him on any digital product via email.

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