One of the most common questions patients ask after ACL reconstruction is, “Do I need to wear a knee brace?” It’s a fair question. After investing significant time ...(read more)
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Return to Sport After ACL Surgery: Evidence-Based Clearance Guide
The question every athlete asks after ACL reconstruction is “When can I play again?” The honest answer is: when your knee proves it’s ready, not when the calendar ...(read more)
ACL Rehab Exercises by Phase: Evidence-Based Guide
Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is not a one-size-fits-all program. The exercises you do in week two look nothing like what you’ll be doing at month six, and for ...(read more)
ACL Surgery Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week and Month-by-Month Guide
When a patient tears their anterior cruciate ligament, the question Dr. Burnham hears most often after ACL reconstruction surgery is: “How long will this take?” The answer depends ...(read more)
ACL Surgery Cost Guide: What to Expect and How to Prepare
When a patient tears their ACL, one of the first questions after “Will I play again?” is usually “How much will this cost?” Dr. Jeremy Burnham understands this ...(read more)
Meniscus Tear Guide: Treatment, Repair, and Recovery
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries Dr. Burnham encounters in his practice. The meniscus absorbs shock, distributes load, and stabilizes the knee during ...(read more)
ACL Graft Comparison Guide: Quad Tendon, Patellar Tendon, Hamstring, and Allograft
When patients ask Dr. Burnham which ACL graft is right for them, the answer is that there’s no single “best” option. The best graft is the one that ...(read more)
ACL Prevention: Risk Factors and Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Injury
One of the most common questions Dr. Burnham hears in the clinic is, “How can I prevent an ACL tear?” It’s often asked by an athlete who’s just ...(read more)
Quad Tendon: The ACL Graft of the Future?
If you’re facing ACL reconstruction, one of the most important decisions your surgeon will make is graft selection, the tissue used to rebuild your torn ligament. For more ...(read more)
Baton Rouge’s New Elite Training Academy: A Game-Changer for Athletes
Baton Rouge is stepping into the spotlight as a leader in sports performance and medical care with the opening of the Elite Training Academy Sports Performance and Sports Medicine ...(read more)