Orthopedic Health Articles

Top 3 Solutions for Knee Pain

Top 3 Solutions for Knee Pain We all experience knee pain at some point in our life. No one is immune. Below, we discuss some self-care tips you can perform on your own to try and avoid surgery. But if it does progress to that point, 2 common surgeries of the knee are detailed, one […]

Revolutionizing Knee Cartilage Repair: The Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) Procedure and Its Impact on Regenerative Medicine

Revolutionizing Knee Cartilage Repair: The Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) Procedure and Its Impact on Regenerative Medicine MACI is a game-changing treatment for managing knee pain. Keep reading to learn about the procedure and why it is fast becoming the gold-standard treatment to help your knee. What is the MACI Procedure? The MACI Procedure (matrix-induced […]

Revolutionizing Knee Cartilage Repair: Exploring the Benefits of the MACI Procedure

Revolutionizing Knee Cartilage Repair: Exploring the Benefits of the MACI Procedure What is Maci? MACI (matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) is a state-of-the-art orthopedic procedure for fixing knee pain. If you have knee pain, cartilage damage is often to blame. One of our orthopedic doctors can provide an accurate diagnosis and if they determine that the […]

What Actually Are Stem Cells?

What Actually Are Stem Cells? Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that possess a unique characteristic allowing them to develop into specialized cells wherever your surgeon chooses to implant them in the body. They can regenerate or repair damaged tissue, which makes them a promising tool in all forms of medicine. Dr. Burke and his team […]

How Long Does it Take MACI to Fully Regrow Cartilage?

How Long Does it Take MACI to Fully Regrow Cartilage? MACI (Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) is a minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedure indicated for knee pain. More specifically, MACI treats cartilage damage in the knee, which is one of the most common causes of knee pain. The procedure consists of harvesting the patient’s own cartilage […]

The Success Rate of the MACI Procedure

The Success Rate of the MACI Procedure MACI is a game-changer in the orthopedic world. It is less invasive and has better outcomes than other orthopedic surgeries for knee pain. After the procedure, there is less downtime required than for other interventions for similar conditions. The Success Rate is 80-85% That’s a high rate of […]

What Is a MACI® Implant? A Dive into the MACI® Procedure

What Is a MACI® Implant? A Dive into the MACI® Procedure MACI® (Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) Procedure implant is a revolutionary stem cell therapy for the treatment of knee pain caused by cartilage damage. It is a minimally invasive surgical option that uses stem cells from your own body. MACI Implant Procedure MACI implant is […]

5 Things to Ease Pain & Prevent Worsening of an Orthopedic Winter Injury

5 Things to Ease Pain & Prevent Worsening of an Orthopedic Winter Injury The colder months can bring an increased risk of orthopedic pain and injury. Below, we describe a few ways to lessen the misery caused by a winter sports injury. The M.E.A.T Method (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, Treatment) The best way to immediately treat […]

3 Pros Who Got Injured This Season in Football & Basketball

3 Pros Who Got Injured This Season in Football & Basketball No one is immune from an orthopedic injury. They happen to everyone, no matter where someone lies on the spectrum of novice to elite athlete. Below are 3 names you may recognize that suffered severe orthopedic injuries recently. Kevin Durant, MCL Sprain The first […]

Are You a Candidate for the MACI Procedure?

Are You a Candidate for the MACI Procedure? The MACI (Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) Procedure is a game changer for the orthopedic treatment of knee pain. The procedure boasts a high level of success at eliminating knee pain. A short recovery period is associated with this procedure, and you will be back to doing all […]