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Return to Sport Following ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know
Learn how to safely return to sport after ACL reconstruction. Discover how lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAP) reduce re-injury rates and boost psychological readiness. Understand the role of post-operative physiotherapy and return to sport testing for a successful recovery.
Quadriceps tendon graft in ACL reconstruction
The quadriceps tendon is a newer alternative graft option for ACL reconstruction and can be harvested through a minimally invasive incision. The graft is consistently thick and strong with a comparable re-injury rate to other graft options.
The cost of private knee surgery as an uninsured patient
Navigating the cost of private healthcare can be confusing. This article breaks down private health care costs and provides examples of costs associated with common types of knee surgery like ACL reconstruction and knee arthroscopy.
The ACL injury guide
This guide goes through some of the common questions that I get asked about an ACL injury. As a patient, it is important to have the right expectations about the injury and surgery so you can prepare yourself for the journey ahead.
Return to play testing after ACL reconstruction: Is 1 year too soon?
Discussing realistic expectations about a safe return to playing sport after having an ACL tear and subsequent ACL reconstruction. Is 1 year after ACL reconstruction too soon? Will this risk a reinjury to the ACL graft?
Lateral tenodesis for ACL injury: Do you need one?
A lateral tenodesis is a procedure performed with ACL reconstruction surgery that improves the rotational stability of the knee and has been shown to decrease the risk of your ACL graft failing.