ACL Tears and Surgery
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ACL Tears – Surgery in Kids? Sports Injuries | ACL Tears – Surgery in Kids? Injury Treatment from Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. David Geier
drdavidgeier.com — “ACL reconstruction: Is surgery the appropriate treatment in young kids? Recently I’ve performed ACL surgeries on 11- and 12-year-old kids. Whether or not to perform an ACL surgery on an athlete who is still growing has been the subject of debate for a long time, and I think it might be helpful to discuss the [...]” View full resource at drdavidgeier.com
Most Recently Shared on January 6, 2012 at 4:07 pm By:
David Geier Surgeon, Sports Medicine Doctor, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
ACL #injuries in kids and surgery options http://t.co/Cw7HVuvG #sports #sportsmedicine #youthsports
Surgery might not be needed for ACL tears
canada.com — “Latest Online and up to the minute breaking news for current events, latest headlines and photos. Opinions on what matters to Canadians from Canada and around the world,Study challenges conventional wisdom for anterior cruciate ligament repair.” View full resource at canada.com
Most Recently Shared on August 24, 2010 at 11:21 pm By:
Surgery might not be needed for ACL tears: Study challenges conventional wisdom for anterior cruciate ligament (AC... http://bit.ly/9hIIFW
Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests:
health.msn.com — “Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests:” View full resource at health.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2010 at 9:43 pm By:
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In Children With ACL Injuries, Surgery Delay Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears
medicalnewstoday.com — “For children aged 14 and under, delaying reconstructive surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may raise their risk of further injury, according to a new study by pediatric orthopae” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 7:05 am By:
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In Children With ACL Injuries, Surgery Delay Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears http://t.co/Y4FyqN3x #pediatrics
ACL: Studies on ACL surgery - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament — better known as the ACL — sometimes results in early surgery, sometimes in later surgery and sometimes in no surgery. But which scenario has the best outcome? Two studies were released this week.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2010 at 8:05 pm By:
Two #ACL studies, two outcomes—which one wins? http://bit.ly/bJ2fsw #orthopedics #surgery
Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests
yourhealth.highpointregional.com — “Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests” View full resource at yourhealth.highpointregional.com
Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2010 at 1:15 pm By:
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Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests. Best decided case by case #ACL http://ow.ly/2eZzY
NEJM Study: Some ACL Tears May Not Need Quick Surgery - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “Which type of patient is more likely to benefit from quick surgery, and which from a wait-and-see approach?” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2010 at 9:52 pm By:
NEJM Study: Some ACL Tears May Not Need Quick Surgery http://on.wsj.com/adCr3u
ACL Tears | Dr. David Geier - Sports Medicine
drdavidgeier.com — “The ACL is one of the most recognized injuries among athletes and sports fans alike. Injury among high-profile professional athletes has increased awareness of a torn ACL. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the two main stabilizing ligaments in the center of the knee. Working with the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, [...]” View full resource at drdavidgeier.com
Most Recently Shared on September 19, 2010 at 11:13 pm By:
David Geier Surgeon, Sports Medicine Doctor, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
Houston QB out with torn ACL. Read about ACL tears in my sports injury locator...http://www.drdavidgeier.com/injuries/acl-tears/
Benched to Bedside: Treatment of ACL Tears | Now@NEJM
blogs.nejm.org — “For athletes and otherwise physically active young adults, a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) represents a potentially devastating injury. The” View full resource at blogs.nejm.org
Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2010 at 11:10 am By:
elaine schattner Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
Straight from the Source on ACL Tears (NEJM "blog" on the new study's failing to show a benefit for surgery) - http://shar.es/mPpmd
Beware a Meniscus Tear if you have no ACL! | The Regenexx™ Procedure
regenexx.com — “A physician discusses knee meniscus tears and acl surgery alternatives.” View full resource at regenexx.com
Most Recently Shared on September 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm By:
Chris Centeno, MD Doctor, Pain Medicine Physician, Physician, and Active Health Library
Beware a Meniscus Tear if you have no ACL! http://t.co/O1YbN2e via @AddToAny
Males more likely to injure cartilage after ACL tears
drdavidgeier.com — “A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting shows that male athletes and those with a lengthy time between injury and surgery are more likely to have cartilage damage in the knee.” View full resource at drdavidgeier.com
Most Recently Shared on July 7, 2011 at 6:45 pm By:
David Geier Surgeon, Sports Medicine Doctor, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
New: Are more males likely to suffer cartilage damage when they tear their ACLs? http://goo.gl/LlJqk #AOSSM2011 #sportsmedicine #ACL
Rehab-first promising for amateur athlete ACL tear
physorg.com — “(AP) -- Attention, weekend athletes: Don't be too quick to agree to surgery for a common type of knee ligament tear.” View full resource at physorg.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2010 at 10:20 pm By:
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Rehab-first promising for amateur athlete ACL tear http://tw.physorg.com/198954516
Torn ACL May Heal Without Surgery
webmd.com — “Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operation and first giving physical therapy a try.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2010 at 10:05 pm By:
Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operat... http://bit.ly/asJt0P
Delay in Surgery Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears in Children With ACL Injuries - MarketWatch
marketwatch.com — “Delay in Surgery Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears in Children With ACL Injuries - MarketWatch” View full resource at marketwatch.com
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 4:08 pm By:
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ACL Tears | SURGERY NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED | Orthopedic House Call ~ "The Doctor is In"
nicholascappello.com — “I was always of the opinion that there was too much ACL Surgery being performed. It boiled down to the QUICK FIX approach that Americans embrace.” View full resource at nicholascappello.com
Most Recently Shared on September 4, 2010 at 10:07 am By:
Nicholas Cappello MD Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
ACL Tears | SURGERY NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED | Orthopedic House Call ~ http://ping.fm/0Hss7
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