Sarah

Dr. Marsden explains that the body desires stability and that a CCL tear can cause excessive movement in the joint, leading to joint changes. This can result in osteoarthritis, where cartilage breaks down and more bone forms. These principles apply to the overall health of joints. Dr. Marsden, the body wants stability all the time. There's a CCL tear. Then there's too much movement in the joint, which will ultimately lead to joint changes. Osteoarthritis, where you get the breaking down of the cartilage and then formation of more bone. So it's what you're talking about also apply to the bigger picture overall joint.