I am asked frequently in my office about stem cells and their potential use in treatment. There is much buzz in the media world about the use of stem cells in medicine. I am very interested in stem cells and how they might be used in orthopedics and sports medicine in particular. Ultimately, I think […]
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View Video – Dr. Maffet performs meniscus surgery
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery for Chronic Swelling
When a patient presents with persistent or recurrent pain and swelling in the knee, there are 3 main structural causes for this to occur. In this narrated video, I show what meniscus tears, loose bodies, and unstable articular cartilage looks like, and how they might be repaired.
Treatment Options in Knee Arthritis
Today, there are plenty of options available for the treatment of arthritis in the knee. Here are just a few… 1. Activity modification – Certain changes in lifestyle may be necessary to accommodate degenerative changes in the knee. Sometimes if more stressful impact activities stop, then other types of activities are possible without symptoms. […]