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My experience in the Institute's Fox River Room was incredible!
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It is so impressive! You don't feel like it's a medical facility, and you're not treated like a so-called patient. Read more...
If it weren't for OSI, I probably never would have made it. Read more...
It's so much more personal here. It was very nice, and they thought of everything. Read more...
I did the therapy and he did the job. Come spring, I was ready to rope calves, so it was fantastic! Read more...
It's awesome - it is awesome! I've done things I haven't done for five years. Read more...
The crushing pain is totally gone. I'm totally recovered. It's wonderful. Read more...

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What are the signs and symptoms of an articular cartilage injury that may be treated with the microfracture technique?

Intermittent swelling - Loose fragments floating in the knee can cause swelling to occur.
Pain - Pain with prolonged walking or climbing stairs can occur.
Giving way - The knee may occasionally buckle or give way when weight is placed upon it.
Locking or catching - Loose, floating pieces of cartilage may catch in the joint as it bends, causing the knee to lock or have limited motion.
Noise - The knee may make noise (called crepitus) during motion, especially if the cartilage on the back of the kneecap is damaged. This noise is often described as "snap, crackle, and pop".