Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 20
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).
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Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
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Cartilage Injury and Repair
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
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Hip Labral Tears
A torn hip labrum can lead to hip instability, pain, and impair the labrum's ability to absorb shocks.
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Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Meniscal allograft transplantation restores the meniscus to the knee, provides shock absorption, and helps prevent osteoarthritis. Learn more about this procedure.
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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.
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Total Ankle Replacement
Total ankle replacement, like similar operations for arthritic or injured hips and knees, can restore the ankle to normal functionality.
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Hip Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat a range of hip injuries and disorders.
Score: 12
Knee (Patella) Instability
Kneecap (patella) instability is a condition that causes the kneecap to shift, usually because of injury. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 11
Total Hip Replacement (Direct Anterior Approach)
A total hip replacement via a direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive surgery to replace a damaged hip while avoiding nearby muscles and tendons. Learn about this procedure.