Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
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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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Hip Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat a range of hip injuries and disorders.
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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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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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Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
Rotator cuff injuries include inflammation, tendinosis, partial and full-thickness tears, rotator cuff arthropathy, and shoulder impingement.
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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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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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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.
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Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
A hip preservation surgery that is commonly used to treat hip dysplasia, a condition in which the hip joint does not develop properly. It is also used to treat other conditions in which the acetabulum--the “socket“ of the hip joint“ is not oriented or positions correctly. The procedures reorients and repositions the acetabulum.