Using an arthroscope, a new ACL is constructed by using another tendon from the patient. Recovery is slow and return to baseline function doesn't always happen. This is the injury that you hear about ending someone's sports career. Osteoarthritis - Osteoarthritis of the knees increases with age and is caused by a deterioration of the joint cartilage. The knee might be swollen, painful, and you might hear noises during movement.
Treatment is usually with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
We are pleased to announce our new web site. At this site you can read about our biopsy service, order biopsy kits, order cytology supplies, read back issues of this newsletter, and even take a CE course. We are in the process of adding sections of photographs and radiographs of common oral lesions, frequently used prescriptions, and adding other CE courses through the web site. If you should have any problems contacting our web site, please use one of the following phone numbers and we will help you through it.