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Theresa Jackson

At a sports medicine clinic in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Theresa Jackson, RN, triaged knee injuries for collegiate athletes. With 23 years of nursing experience and a degree from Northern Michigan University, she now serves as a staff writer at Biology Insights specializing in joint health.

What Happens If You Fall After ACL Surgery?Bones & Muscles
What Does a Torn Meniscus Look Like Inside and Out?Bones & Muscles
What Is Swimmer’s Knee? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Bones & Muscles
How to Test for a Torn ACL: Signs, Exams, and Imaging Tests
Can You Tear Your ACL, MCL, and Meniscus at the Same Time?Bones & Muscles
How Does a Torn Ligament Feel? Signs and Symptoms Bones & Muscles
Lateral Discoid Meniscus: What It Is and How It’s Treated Bones & Muscles
How Long Does a Sprained Meniscus Take to Heal?Bones & Muscles
My Knee Is Numb After a Fall: What to Do & When to Worry Safety
What Does MCL Pain Feel Like? Signs and Severity Bones & Muscles
How Long Does Jumpers Knee Last? Factors & Recovery Time Bones & Muscles
Why Does My Knee Feel Like a Rubber Band?Bones & Muscles
I Can’t Bend My Knee Without Pain: What Could It Be?Bones & Muscles
What Does It Mean When You Feel a Pop in the Back of Your Knee?Bones & Muscles
How Long Does Swelling Last After Meniscus Surgery?Procedures
Do You Need Your Meniscus? What Happens Without It Bones & Muscles
Can You Make a Torn Meniscus Worse?Bones & Muscles
Can an Ankle Injury Cause Knee Pain?Bones & Muscles
How Is a Torn Ligament Repaired? Treatment Options Procedures
How to Tell If Your Meniscus Is Torn or Sprained Bones & Muscles
Do Gel Injections Help a Torn Meniscus?Procedures
What Happens If You Tear Your ACL 3 Times?Bones & Muscles
How Long After Meniscus Surgery Can You Walk?Procedures
How to Repair a Meniscus Tear: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Bones & Muscles
What Is Considered the Worst Meniscus Tear?Bones & Muscles
Can a Torn Meniscus Cause Calf Pain?Bones & Muscles
Why Does My Knee Hurt After Playing Soccer?Bones & Muscles
Can a Full Thickness Tear Heal Itself?Bones & Muscles
Can a Torn Meniscus Cause Ankle Swelling?Bones & Muscles
Can a Sagittal Band Rupture Heal on Its Own?Bones & Muscles