Preventing Knee Injuries from Sports with Dr. Tianyi Wang

<p><span id="page3R_mcid2" class="markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Knee injuries are exceedingly common</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">—</span><span dir= "ltr" role="presentation">even in younger people who stay active. This includes</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">ligament sprains, meniscus tears, and patellofemoral instability. Injuries can happen both</span><br role="presentation" /> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">through trauma or wear and tear over time. Though an injury can sideline a</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">young, active</span> <span dir="ltr" role= "presentation">person, physicians and orthopedic surgeons have many treatment options.</span></span> <span id="page3R_mcid4" class= "markedContent"><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">In this episode of</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">San Diego Health</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgeon</span> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tianyi “Tim” Wang, MD, discuss common knee injuries that affect active peo</span><span dir="ltr" role= "presentation">ple, how they’re</span> <span dir="ltr" role= "presentation">treated, and how people can prevent common injuries from happening in the first place. Dr.</span><br role= "presentation" /> <span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Wang also outlines an innovative new treatment, called Bridge</span><span dir="ltr" role= "presentation">-</span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Enhanced ACL Restoration, that</span> <span dir="ltr" role= "presentation">uses an implant to heal torn ligaments.</span></span></p>