KNEE PAIN AND SKIING – NOT AN OPTION! In an article in The Oregonian, an Oregon Online Newspaper, author Devan Schwartz, a ski patroller who has dealt with his share of knee injuries says, “The pain is so acute, I often thought patients were faking it.” Linda H. lived most of her life in Vail,…

Locating a qualified and caring surgeon is important for achieving the best outcome with minimal recovery. You should take your time when looking for a surgeon by asking plenty of questions during your initial consultation and looking at the surgeon’s qualifications and experience. Here are some other tips to guide you in the process of…

The meniscus is a cartilage structure in the knee that is among the easiest parts of the knee to injure. Because of the location of the meniscus, it can become torn during any bending motion in which weight is on the knee. If the tear to the meniscus is minor, it may be able to…