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ACL Injuries

As fall sports ramp back up, now is a good time to discuss ACL injuries.  A.C.L. stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament.  The ACL is a strong ligament in the middle of the knee that plays an important role in knee stability. The ACL prevents the tibia from gliding too far forward and rotating in.  We …

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What is Arthritis?

  Millions of people in the United States are given the diagnosis of “arthritis” every year, but what does this diagnosis truly mean? The term “arthritis” is based on the Greek word arthron (joint) + the Greek ending itis (inflammation of). However, the term “arthritis” is often used as a general term to describe damage to …

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