Will an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?

Will an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?

Can a Torn ACL Heal on Its Own? Understanding Your Recovery Most people know that an ACL tear can be devastating, at least for an aspiring or professional athlete. But not all ACL injuries are the same, and they may not require surgery. But does that mean they can...
What’s Causing My Achy, Stiff Joints?

What’s Causing My Achy, Stiff Joints?

Why Am I So Stiff? Getting to the Bottom of Joint Pain Have you ever thought, “Oh, my aching [fill in the blank]”? You’re not alone. Studies show that nearly 1 in 4 American adults have stiffness and joint pain, anywhere from their head to their fingers and toes. But...
How Do Orthobiologic Treatments Work?

How Do Orthobiologic Treatments Work?

Understanding Orthobiologics: How Your Body Heals Itself It’s easy to take the healing process for granted, especially since most of it is invisible to the naked eye. The human body has hundreds of types of cells. They’re each unique and perform a specific task,...
When Does a Rod Help After a Fracture?

When Does a Rod Help After a Fracture?

Stabilizing the Break: How Rods Help Fractures Heal Did you know that 6 million people break a bone every year in the United States? You can break any bone, but the most common fractures occur in the: Forearm Wrist Ankle Hip Shin Collarbone Spine But no matter which...