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Noyes Systematic Review Shows 18% Reinjury Rate
Read Article Authors: Sue Barber-Westin, BS and Frank R. Noyes, MD Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) is frequently performed in patients younger than 20 years whose goal is to return to sport (RTS). Varying reinjury rates have been reported, and the factors responsible are unclear. Studies differ with regard to age, graft type, surgical…
Read MoreNow Available! Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction Textbook
Now Available: Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction and Other Knee Operations: Limiting the Risk of Reinjury and Maximizing Athletic Performance textbook. Dr. Noyes and Sue Barber-Westin, along with over 15 guest contributors, are preparing a new textbook, Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction and Other Knee Operations: Limiting the Risk of Reinjury and Maximizing…
Read More2019 Frank R. Noyes, JoAnne Noyes, BS, RN Endowed Eminent Visiting Scholar
On August 24th, the 3rd annual Frank R. Noyes, MD and JoAnne Noyes, BS, RN Endowed Eminent Visiting Scholar in Sports Medicine and Bioengineering was held at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The event is a combined effort with the Noyes Knee Institute, Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center, and the University of Cincinnati’s…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Nutrition and Knee Health
Do you want to improve the health of your knees? Here’s what you should know about nutrition and knee health. Food Can Benefit Your Health The saying you are what you eat has some significance regarding how your body utilizes food for fuel. The many bones, ligaments, and cartilage in your knees require a careful…
Read More5 Tips to Speed Up Recovery After Knee Surgery
Knee surgery, like all major surgical procedures, involves a recovery period after the surgery is over. The recovery period can’t be completely eliminated, but you can take some steps to shorten its duration. If you’re undergoing knee surgery in the near future, follow these five tips to help speed up your recovery process. 1. Follow…
Read MoreLocal 12’s Liz Bonis Interviews Orthopedic Surgeon Frank Noyes on His Latest Research
Recently, reporter Liz Bonis interviewed Dr. Noyes and his patient Katie Sloneker on a new treatment option to build ACL strength following surgery. Dr. Noyes’ research on the method, which involves restricting blood flow while exercising, has found that it helps patients build the strength they need to prevent re-injury or qualify for surgery in…
Read MoreDr. Noyes to Give Keynote Address in Pune, India
Dr. Frank Noyes will deliver the Keynote Address to over 1,000 Orthopaedic Surgeons at the 9thAnnual Pune Knee Course in Pune India, April 26-27, 2019. Dr. Noyes will be providing instruction on knee surgery techniques that he has developed for many knee disorders including ligament injuries, cartridge injuries and osteotomies. From the Pune Knee Course…
Read MoreBlood Flow Restriction Featured on Local 12 News
Dr. Noyes is one of few doctors studying the benefits of blood flow restriction training as a key role in rehab after a knee injury. Featured on Local 12 News, he explains how blood flow restriction training is helping to get athletes back on the field stronger and with decreased injury risk. Watch Video
Read MoreGetting Patients Back To Doing What They Love
“To Dr. Noyes & Staff… I’m 7 years out from my ACL/OATS/meniscus repair and climbing, hiking, swimming on and up through everything. My daughter and I just returned from Patagonia where the trekking was spectacular! Forever grateful!!!” -Dr. Noyes Patient
Read MoreBlood Flow Restriction Systematic Review
Blood Flow-Restriction Training for Lower Extremity Muscle Weakness due to Knee Pathology: A Systematic Review Sports Health, 2018 Sue Barber-Westin, BS and Frank R. Noyes, MD In patients with chronic arthritis or recovering from major operations such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR), lower extremity muscle weakness is common and often difficult to overcome. Resistance…
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