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  2. Microfracture surgery - Wikipedia

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    The surgery was called "controversial" by many sportswriters, due to a lack of studies on the long-term effects and the fact that an unsuccessful surgery could end an athlete's career. [9] Steadman has also adapted the surgery into a treatment to help reattach torn ligaments (a technique he calls the "healing response"). [citation needed]

  3. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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    To assess the knee, a clinician can perform the Patellar Aprehension Test by moving the patella back and forth while the people flexes the knee at approximately 30 degrees. [ 14 ] The people can do the patella tracking assessment by making a single leg squat and standing, or by lying on his or her back with knee extended from flexed position.

  4. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    Researchers have found that female athletes often land with the knees relatively straight and collapsing inwards towards each other, with most of their bodyweight on a single foot and their upper body tilting to one side; these four factors put excessive strain on the ligaments on the knee and thus increase the likelihood of ACL tear.

  5. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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    Knee replacement referrals are often blocked if a person is overweight because it is believed they may benefit less from surgery. However, knee replacements have been found to reduce pain and improve function, regardless of people's weight. After 10 years, most people did not need repeat surgery. [17] [18] In addition, weight loss surgery ...

  6. Doctors must pay $43.5M to ex-Eagle for malpractice - AOL

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    A Philadelphia jury ordered doctors to pay former Eagles special-teams captain Chris Maragos $43.5 million on Monday in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to treatment for a career-ending injury.

  7. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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    Treatment of the unhappy triad usually requires surgery. An ACL surgery is common and the meniscus can be treated during the surgery as well. The MCL is rehabilitated through time and immobilization. Physical therapy after the surgery and the use of a knee brace help speed up the healing process. A typical surgery for a blown knee includes:

  8. Lions RB David Montgomery to undergo season-ending knee ...

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    Running back David Montgomery will be undergoing season-ending knee surgery, head coach Dan Campbell told to reporters on Monday. Per multiple reports, Montgomery has been diagnosed with a torn MCL.

  9. Packers CB Jaire Alexander has surgery on right knee, will ...

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    Alexander hoped to avoid surgery, telling reporters he didn't believe the PCL tear was a season-ending injury. But the knee hasn't recovered after weeks of rest and non-contact practice.