Category: Sports Injury
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What is Runner’s Knee & How to Prevent It: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Guide
Hello, I’m Dr. Shashikanth Rasakatla. At my sports injury clinic in Karimnagar, one of the most common complaints I hear from active individuals is a nagging, persistent pain in the front of the knee. This condition, widely known as “runner’s knee,” is medically termed Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Runner’s knee, or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS),…
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ACL Tear: A Comprehensive Guide to Arthroscopic Reconstruction and Returning to Sport
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear is a ordinary knee injury among athletes, involving the rupture of a key ligament that stabilizes the knee joint. Treatment often involves arthroscopic reconstruction, a minimally invasive surgery to replace the ligament, followed by extensive rehabilitation. Hearing the words “ACL tear” can feel like a full stop for any…