It’s not as commonly seen as an ACL injury, but the term labral tear of the shoulder or the hip is frequently spotted in the sports pages these days.  Why didn’t we hear of labral tear in the past? Dr. Greenwald touched on shoulder dislocations in a previous blog and today I will focus on …

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References to Achilles injuries date back to Greek mythology. The expression “Achilles heel” implies a deadly weakness in spite of overall strength, which can actually or potentially lead to downfall. In college D-I football, an isolated Achilles injury in a powerfully strong body can still render the athlete defenseless and impotent.  What is the Achilles …

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With all this talk about ACL injuries, you will occasionally hear about PCL injuries. What the heck is that all about? Deep in the inner sanctum of the knee is a space known as the notch. Within this pass are two ligaments, the ACL and the PCL (Posterior cruciate ligament). The ligaments cross each other, …

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