The Move Better Podcast

An ACL tear, which is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee, is a common injury among athletes. Repairing it often involves an ACL reconstruction surgery, in which a new ACL is created from a tissue graft. In this episode, Dr. David Altchek is joined by fellow HSS orthopedic surgeons Dr. Thomas Wickiewicz and Dr. Moira McCarthy. Together, they discuss what goes into choosing the best type of graft for each patient, a...

With increased competitiveness and greater demand on athletes of all ages, physicians are seeing an uptick in injuries affecting the UCL, or ulnar collateral ligament, which is inside the elbow and helps to stabilize the elbow joint. In this episode, Dr. David Altchek is joined by fellow HSS orthopedic surgeons Dr. Joshua Dines and Dr. James “Beamer” Carr, who are both experts in shoulder and elbow surgery and have experience carin...

When it comes to hip replacement, there are two ways to approach the surgery: from the front (anterior) or rear (posterior). So which is best? Does the approach even matter, or is it all about the skill of the surgeon? In this episode, Dr. David Altchek is joined by fellow HSS orthopedic surgeons Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik and Dr. Jose Rodriguez, who are experts in hip replacement surgery. Together, they discuss the advantages and dis...

So, you’re having knee pain and considering surgery—now what? What type of procedure is best for you, and what will the recovery look like? Listen up—this episode is for you! Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has the world’s leading experts in this field, who perform about 8,000 knee replacements annually. In this episode, Dr. David Altchek is joined by fellow HSS orthopedic surgeons Dr. Mathias Bostrom and Dr. David Mayman. Toget...