Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 16
Cartilage Injury and Repair
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
Score: 15
Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
Score: 14
ACL Surgery
Surgery may be the most appropriate option to treat a common sports injury in the knee involving a sprain or tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Score: 13
Running Injuries
About 65 percent of regular runners get hurt each year. It’s estimated that the average runner will sustain one injury for every 100 hours he or she runs.
Score: 12
Hip Labral Tears
A torn hip labrum can lead to hip instability, pain, and impair the labrum's ability to absorb shocks.
Score: 11
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Meniscal allograft transplantation restores the meniscus to the knee, provides shock absorption, and helps prevent osteoarthritis. Learn more about this procedure.
Score: 10
Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive force. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Score: 9
Complex Knee Injuries
Complex knee ligament conditions describes damage to more than one of the four knee ligaments, often as a result of trauma or a sports injury.
Score: 8
Total Ankle Replacement
Total ankle replacement, like similar operations for arthritic or injured hips and knees, can restore the ankle to normal functionality.
Score: 7
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in Sports
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment made from a patient's own blood that can stimulate healing and enhance repair in certain injuries.