Physician Written Articles:
Knee & Leg Topics

Articles written by POA doctors and physician assistants regarding orthopedic injuries of the knee and leg.

ACL Injuries: Prevention Training Works
By Harry A. Bade III, M.D., F.A.C.S. - March 23, 2010
Neuromuscular training programs significantly decrease anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in female athletes participating in high risk jumping and cutting sports...

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries In The Female Athlete
By Harry A. Bade III, M.D., F.A.C.S. - January 8, 2010
The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is three to four times greater in the female athlete when compared to the male athlete in the same competing sport...

Shin Splints
By Harry A. Bade III, MD
Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is a term used by athletes to describe anterior shin pain involving the anterior proximal or distal medial aspects of the leg...

Iliotibial Band Syndrome
By Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS
Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) is a very painful knee soft tissue inflammation that can be quite debilitating and frustrating for recreational weekend warrior athletes as well as for highly competitive elite-caliber athletes....

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