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Because knee pain is a common condition caused by a variety of health factors, people sometimes ignore the everyday discomfort. If your pain becomes so intense that it makes day-to-day life unbearable, things may not improve on their own. From helpful medical aids to working with a certified knee surgeon, here are steps you can…

In a systematic review in the August issue of Arthroscopy, the authors looked to identify the 50 most influential studies in knee arthroscopy.  Dr. Noyes and his team made the list twice, ranking at 27 and 33 with 184 and 175 citations respectively: Rubman MH, Noyes FR, Barber-Westin SD. Arthroscopic repair of meniscal tears that…

Watch Dr. George Davies pay a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute at Cincinnati SportsMedicine’s 35th Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Conference:   https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ymp3GX2o9oM  

Dr Noyes was recently invited to speak at the 2020 Orthopaedic Summit for Evolving Technologies, one of the largest national and international virtual meetings with more than 1200 surgeons in the US and Europe in attendance along with selected speakers from major Universities and Centers around the world. Dr Noyes spoke on state-of-art treatment in…

If you love to play tennis, then you should learn all about patellar tendinitis, or jumper’s knee, which is the most common knee injury tennis players experience. This injury is also common in players of other sports that involve jumping on a hard surface on a frequent basis, such as basketball. This condition is easy…

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…

Strong, healthy knees are important for your mobility. Unfortunately, the knee joint is easily injured and is susceptible to damage from arthritis. Any damage or injury to the knee is painful and may limit your daily activities. Depending on which part of your knee is damaged, you may have the option of either a total…

Approximately 966,000 Americans underwent knee replacement surgery in 2017. No matter what the reason for the knee replacement surgery, the proper aftercare will ensure you are able to get back to work and start enjoying your life again. In addition to following your surgeon’s orders, it is important to avoid these common knee replacement post-surgical…

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…

If you have experienced pain in your knees and you have wondered how to ease your discomfort, think about your lifestyle and habits to make a few changes. Some aspects of your daily routine or even your weight may contribute to your knee problems. Fortunately, many of the contributing factors can be corrected. Here are…