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Feb 23, 2026

How BMAC Injections May Help Bone Marrow Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis

If you’ve been told you have a bone marrow lesion (BML) on your MRI, you’re not alone. These lesions are common in knee osteoarthritis (OA) and are strongly associated with pain, faster cartilage loss, and progression

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Feb 23, 2026

Bone Marrow Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis: What They Mean and Why They Matter

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Historically, osteoarthritis was described as “wear and tear” of cartilage. We now understand it as a whole-joint disease, involving cartilage breakdown, subchondral bone remodeling, and bone

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Feb 17, 2026

Platelet Dosing in PRP: Why the Number of Platelets Matters

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become one of the most discussed treatments in sports medicine and orthobiologics. It’s used for knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, muscle injury, and more. But

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Feb 02, 2026

Intra-Meniscal Biologic Injections: A Non-Surgical Option for Meniscus Tears Backed by Emerging Evidence

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Meniscus tears are one of the most common causes of knee pain in active adults and aging athletes alike. If you’ve been told you have a “degenerative meniscus tear,” you may have also heard that

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Jan 10, 2026

Tenex for Chronic Adductor Longus Tendinopathy: A Minimally Invasive Option for Persistent Groin Pain

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman For patients with chronic adductor longus tendinopathy, a newer option is emerging: ultrasound-guided tenotomy using the Tenex system. Recent clinical evidence suggests this minimally invasive

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Aug 31, 2025

Adductor Longus Selective Tenotomy vs. Full Release: What Patients Should Know

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Adductor longus selective tenotomy is a modern surgical treatment for chronic groin pain that offers faster recovery and better outcomes than traditional full release surgery. The adductor

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Aug 17, 2025

Ultrasound: A Key Tool for Diagnosing Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Discover how ultrasound helps diagnose plantar fat pad atrophy, a leading cause of ball-of-foot pain. Learn about symptoms, thickness cutoffs, and why early detection matters for relief.

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Aug 17, 2025

Tissue Grafts for Painful Foot Fat Pad Atrophy: Why Your Own Fat May Be the Best Option

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Tissue grafts can relieve painful foot fat pad atrophy. Learn why autologous fat grafting—using your own tissue—offers lasting, natural pain relief.

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Aug 15, 2025

PRP Therapy: Why Platelet Dose Matters – And How to Choose the Right Provider

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Learn why PRP platelet dose matters, what the 10 billion target means, and how to choose the right provider for lasting results.

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Aug 11, 2025

Fat Grafting Offers Lasting Relief for Painful Foot Fat Pad Atrophy, Study Finds

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman For many older adults and active individuals, foot pain—especially under the ball of the foot—can become a daily struggle. Often, the culprit is a condition known as pedal fat pad atrophy, a

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