The Basics of ACL Injury - That Hurting Knee

At Memphis Orthopaedic Group, we see several hundred anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) patients a year, ranging from adolescents to people in their 50s. Their injuries can range from simple strains or partial tears to complete tears, as the ACL is the most common ligament in the knee that is completely torn. The ACL is one [...]

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The Doctor is In - John Lochemes, M.D.

Role model? An African proverb says, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” – I have modeled my life after many in my village! While growing up, I had an opportunity to work for many successful people. They each excelled at some aspect in their lives. One in particular was an orthopaedic surgeon [...]

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