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EVERY INJURY, ONE SOURCE
Knee Injuries


Case # 9 - Painless Knee Popping in Dancer
A 16-year-old female presents with a primary complaint of a loud popping sound when she flexes her knee.

Randon Hall, MD
Oct 16, 2020


Chronic Patella Tendinopathy
If chronic overuse persists in an athlete, the patella tendon can undergo degenerative changes. These changes can lead to tendinosis

Randon Hall, MD
Aug 1, 2020


Case # 2 - Knee Pain in a Sprinter
19-year-old male track athlete reports having right knee pain for 3 years. He cannot recall any traumatic injury to the knee.

Randon Hall, MD
Jul 25, 2020


Discoid Meniscus: What to Look For?
A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped meniscus which can cause popping and catching or be present with no symptoms at all.

Randon Hall, MD
Jul 19, 2019


Why Kawhi Leonard's Quadriceps Injury is No More
Kawhi Leonard Quadriceps Injury As the raptors enter the 2019 NBA Finals there is no talk of Kawhi Leonard’s previous long standing...

Randon Hall, MD
May 28, 2019


Should Wentz Wear ACL Brace?
In light of Carson Wentz’ return, it begs the question: Should he play with the brace or not?

Randon Hall, MD
May 23, 2019


Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome (Knee)
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome (SLJ) is specific to pediatric athletes. The pain will be at the lower pole of the patella.

Randon Hall, MD
May 18, 2019


Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
The most obvious sign in a quadriceps rupture will be that the knee cap is dropped out of place and the athlete will not get much movement

Randon Hall, MD
May 10, 2019


Jumper'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, MD
Mar 31, 2019


Essentials of Choosing an ACL Graft (Video)
Every patient is different, so we are just going to look at the most common options for young, active patients with closed growth plates. Ty

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 22, 2019


NBA - Victor Oladipo Sustains Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
Victor 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, MD
Jan 25, 2019


Surgical Removal of a Meniscal Tear (Video)
The procedure for removal of the torn portion of the meniscus is called a meniscectomy. Included is a short clip depicting a tear of the ant

Randon Hall, MD
Sep 19, 2018


Osgood-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, MD
Sep 17, 2018


The 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, MD
Sep 16, 2018


Explaining an ACL Rehab Protocol
ACL return to play is based on two key factors: time and evidence based functional assessments. Although protocols typically end around 6 m

Randon Hall, MD
Sep 16, 2018


What Exactly is a Bone Bruise?
Occurs from an impact that is hard enough to injure the bone to the point of causing swelling, bleeding or inflammation within the bone.Bone

Randon Hall, MD
Sep 9, 2018


Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
OCD can occur in various joints in the body, but the knee is one of the most common areas that I will see this condition. As chronic knee pa

Randon Hall, MD
Aug 31, 2018


Basic MRI Evaluation of an ACL Tear
First, 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, MD
Aug 11, 2018


MRI Reveals ACL Tear for Redskins' Derrius Guice
He 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, MD
Aug 11, 2018


What 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, MD
Jun 29, 2018


Is the Hype Justified? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Sports Injuries
Many people have heard of it as a treatment for professional athletes or themselves, but they don’t quite really know how it is proposed to

Randon Hall, MD
Jun 29, 2018


Basic Approach to a Patella Tendon Strain
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, MD
Jun 14, 2018


Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sustains Patella Tendon Strain
njury 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, MD
Jun 10, 2018


What Exactly is Myositis Ossificans?
MO actually occurs secondary to a traumatic injury. The most classic case is when an athlete sustains a contusion to the muscle, such as the

Randon Hall, MD
May 2, 2018


Fact or Fiction: Over-The-Counter Pain Creams, Gels and Patches
There are so many creams, gels and patches on the market, it is difficult to review how each of the different ingredients works. However, th

Randon Hall, MD
Apr 27, 2018


NFL Draft - Kentavius Street Tears ACL in Private Workout with Giants
The 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, MD
Apr 5, 2018


Why 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, MD
Mar 21, 2018


Timberwolves - Jimmy Butler Tears Meniscus, Should be Ready for Playoffs
Jimmy Butler, small forward for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, sustained a knee injury on February 23, 2018 that seemed relatively in

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 28, 2018


NBA Spurs -Understanding Kawhi Leonard's Quadriceps Injury
Kawhi's ordeal is similar to anyone else who develops tendinopathy. The pain develops over time and can be associated with chronic pain.

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 24, 2018


Quadriceps Tendinopathy
With overuse to the quadriceps muscle in sports, one can develop irritation and inflammation of the tendon, called quadriceps tendonitis. Ov

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 23, 2018


Patella (Knee Cap) Fracture
If 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, MD
Feb 19, 2018


Traumatic Meniscus Tear
At 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, MD
Feb 18, 2018


Patella (Knee Cap) Dislocation
Usually 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, MD
Feb 17, 2018


Carson Wentz Should Not Return Until 2019-2020 Season
The 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, MD
Feb 17, 2018


ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear
An ACL Tear typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground.

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018


Isolated LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) Injury
Athletes will typically have swelling over the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the lat

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018


Isolated MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) Injury
Athletes will usually have swelling over the inside (medial) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the inner a

Randon Hall, MD
Jan 2, 2018
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