Surgery for Injury Repair

Share your experience with ACL reconstruction or arthroscopic surgery for an ACL repair.

Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that allows a surgeon to diagnose and treat joint disorders by using a small camera to look inside the joint.

These excellent graphics provide and clear understanding of arthroscopic surgery.

A recent study published in the June issue of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery recommends conservative treatment for achilles tendon ruptures rather than surgical repair for many patients.

An explaination of ACL reconstruction surgery with arthroscopic surgery.

Return to high level pivoting sports may not be in an athlete’s best interest after ACL reconstruction.

Questions and Answers about hip replacement surgery to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint.

Injury rehabilitation protocols are commonly used after a serious sports injury or post-surgery and are an important part of recovery.

From MedLine, a custom orthopaedic surgery search engine.

Surgical procedure, pre-operative and post-operative care, the risks and benefits of surgery, as well as rehabilitation, are explained by the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics.