Knees
What are stem cells?
In general, patients are typically unclear about the phrase “stem cell,” so it is worthwhile to clear up some of the confusion at…
Dr. Zehr Receives A2M Therapy for His Arthritic Knee
Several times a year, Dr. Robert Zehr receives A2M Plasma Therapy for his arthritic knee. In this short video, he explains the simple steps of the procedure, illustrated by photos taken during his most recent treatment.
Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
Posterior cruciate ligament injuries (PCL) are one of the less commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Understanding this injury and developing new treatments…
Relieving knee pain
Relieving knee pain often requires experimenting with different approaches. It’s always best to start with the least invasive approach available. You’ll know it’s time for knee replacement when all of the other options fail to bring relief and your daily activities…
Treatment of patellofemoral problems
Treatment of patellofemoral problems begins with decreasing the inflammation in the knee. This may be accomplished with rest and anti-inflammatory medicines like…
Patellofemoral problems
Patellofemoral problems, such as alignment or overuse problems, can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella…
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have been slowly gaining acceptance in the medical field as effective, non-surgical solutions to the inflammation…
Prepatellar bursitis
Prepatellar bursitis is often referred to in relation to its cause, such as “housemaid’s knee,” because most of those afflicted…