Tvh Doc Talk

One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.Partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament are rare; and most ACL injuries are complete or near complete tears.The ACL can be injured in several ways, like changing direction rapidly, stopping suddenly, slowing down while running and landing from a jump incorrectly and there are certain risk factors, such as gender and sport training that can increase your risk of suffering an ACL injury. Scott Herron, MD,  board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital is here to discuss the best ways to train your knees to help prevent ACL injuries.

Esophageal cancer is a cancer that occurs in the esophagus and can occur anywhere along the esophagus.Smoking, heavy alcohol use, and Barrett esophagus can increase your risk of developing esophageal cancer.Some signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer can be weight loss and painful or difficult swallowing.Listen in as Indraneel Chakrabarty, MD, known throughout the region for his care in advanced and interventional gastroenterology, discusses esophageal cancer and how you might reduce your risk.