Randon Hall, MDMar 31, 2019Jumper's Knee (Patella Tendonitis)Injury to the tendon can be problematic for athletes in a variety of sports. Due to significant stresses with sprinting sports as well as wi
Randon Hall, MDJan 25, 2019NBA - Victor Oladipo Sustains Quadriceps Tendon RuptureVictor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers shooting guard is reported to have a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee. With this report his season i
Randon Hall, MDSep 17, 2018Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Knee)Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Tibial Tuberosity Apophysitis) is specific to pediatric athletes, usually in the age range of 8 to 15 years,
Randon Hall, MDSep 16, 2018The PCL Injury (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)A PCL injury typically occurs as a direct contact to the front of the lower leg, when the knee is in a 90 degree bent position. The classic
Randon Hall, MDAug 11, 2018Basic MRI Evaluation of an ACL TearFirst, you need to get yourself oriented to the anatomy of the knee. The femur is the upper thigh bone and the tibia is the lower shin bone
Randon Hall, MDAug 11, 2018MRI Reveals ACL Tear for Redskins' Derrius GuiceHe was initially felt to have an MCL injury, but an MRI was performed to confirm the diagnosis, which revealed an ACL tear. Let's take a
Randon Hall, MDJun 29, 2018What Does Lonzo Ball's Torn Meniscus Mean For His Future?It is certainly possible that he had a small tear in the past but it was felt that he could finish the season. I have seen this type of cour
Randon Hall, MDJun 14, 2018Basic Approach to a Patella Tendon StrainInjury to the tendon can be problematic for athletes in a variety of sports. Due to significant stresses with sprinting sports as well as wi
Randon Hall, MDJun 10, 2018Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sustains Patella Tendon Strainnjury to the tendon can be problematic for athletes in a variety of sports. Due to significant stresses with sprinting sports as well as wit
Randon Hall, MDApr 5, 2018NFL Draft - Kentavius Street Tears ACL in Private Workout with GiantsThe emerging data suggests that full strength and neuromuscular control does not return back to normal for up to 1 to 2 years (see article b
Randon Hall, MDMar 21, 2018Why is Kyrie Irving's Knee Still Giving Him Problems?Kyrie Irving sustained a knee cap fracture in 2015, which ended his season and required surgery.The difficult issue with this type of surger
Randon Hall, MDFeb 28, 2018Timberwolves - Jimmy Butler Tears Meniscus, Should be Ready for PlayoffsJimmy Butler, small forward for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, sustained a knee injury on February 23, 2018 that seemed relatively in
Randon Hall, MDFeb 24, 2018NBA Spurs -Understanding Kawhi Leonard's Quadriceps InjuryKawhi's ordeal is similar to anyone else who develops tendinopathy. The pain develops over time and can be associated with chronic pain.
Randon Hall, MDFeb 23, 2018Quadriceps TendinopathyWith overuse to the quadriceps muscle in sports, one can develop irritation and inflammation of the tendon, called quadriceps tendonitis. Ov
Randon Hall, MDFeb 19, 2018Patella (Knee Cap) FractureIf the fracture is treated non-surgically, one of the key factors associated with return to play is the direction of the fracture. When the
Randon Hall, MDFeb 18, 2018Traumatic Meniscus TearAt the immediate time of injury, the athlete may have sharp pain in the knee. With large tears, athletes will usually have dramatic swelling
Randon Hall, MDFeb 17, 2018Patella (Knee Cap) DislocationUsually occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times the athlete is shifting directions, where the body is m
Randon Hall, MDFeb 17, 2018Carson Wentz Should Not Return Until 2019-2020 SeasonThe emerging data suggests that full strength and neuromuscular control does not return back to normal for up to 1-2 years. The era of givin
Randon Hall, MDFeb 12, 2018ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) TearAn ACL Tear typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground.
Randon Hall, MDFeb 12, 2018Isolated LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) InjuryAthletes will typically have swelling over the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the lat