Alexis Rodriguez is a basketball player at Family Christian High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During a game against Zachary High School, she drove to the basket on ...(read more)
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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)
Knock Knees in Adults: Causes, Treatment, and When Surgery Helps
Knock knees, or genu valgum, is one of the most common alignment questions patients bring to Ochsner-Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, whether they’re young athletes, active adults, or patients ...(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)
What Orthopedic Surgeons Should Know About Therapeutic Peptides
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids—the same building blocks as proteins, just smaller and more specific in what they do. If you work in sports ...(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)
Knee Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Knee bursitis (inflammation of the knee bursa) is a condition that results in pain and inflammation around the knee. When a bursa sac becomes inflamed, it can be ...(read more)
Your Child’s Knocked Knees: Everything You Need to Know
If you have a child who is dealing with knocked knees, you may be wondering what you can do to help. This website article will provide you with ...(read more)