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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

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

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

Meniscus Tearby 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

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

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

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

Can "Stem Cell" Injections Delay Knee Replacement?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Can "stem cell" injections delay knee replacement? A 15-year study shows subchondral bone marrow concentrate (BMAC) injections reduced bone marrow lesions and helped many patients postpone total

Bone Marrow Concentrate for Knee Arthritis: Can Targeting Bone Marrow Lesions Delay Knee Replacement by 15 Years?

Can bone marrow concentrate delay knee replacement? A 15-year study shows targeting bone marrow lesions may outperform standard intra-articular orthobiologic knee injections.

"Stem Cell" Injections for Knee Arthritis: What You Need to Know

Are "Stem Cell" Procedures Better Than Cortisone for Knee Arthritis?

Is stem cell therapy better than cortisone for knee arthritis? Learn the differences, risks, benefits, and long-term results of cortisone vs stem cell knee injections.