Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Source: Medical Xpress
In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
High return-to-sport rates seen in NFL players after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement
Source: Healio
After National Football League players underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement, the return-to-sport rate was high, according to recently published results.
Rehabilitating knees
Source: Medical Xpress
At the University of Delaware, a research team led by Tom Buchanan, the George W. Laird Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Delaware Rehabilitation Institute, is teasing out what exactly happens to cartilage as a result of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Ulnar Nerve Injury
Source: Verywell Health
The ulnar nerve is one of the major nerves of the upper extremity. Nerves are structures that allow information to travel from the brain to the periphery of your body, and nerves can also send messages back to the brain.
What You Should Know About a Proximal Biceps Tendon Tear
Source: Verywell Health
Above the biceps muscle is the proximal biceps tendon that attaches to the shoulder. The proximal biceps tendon has two parts: the long head and the short head. Almost all injuries to the proximal biceps are to the long head of the tendon.
One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay
Source: Health Day
Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report.
The Neurological Phenomenon of Stinger or Burner Injuries
Source: US News
When an athlete experiences a stinger or burner, at the moment of impact a bundle of nerves between the neck and shoulder area called the brachial plexus is injured. The most immediate symptom is often a stinging or burning electrical sensation and pain that is felt in the arm.
High-intensity interval training increases injuries, research shows
Source: Science Daily
People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a new study has found.
Torn rotator cuff: Everything you need to know
Source: Medical News Today
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated 2 million people in the United States will visit a doctor for a rotator cuff problem each year.
Using stem cells to combat osteoarthritis
Source: Medical News Today
In a recent preliminary study, scientists used stem cells to ease osteoarthritis. Although the trial was small-scale, the results are promising and will pave the way for larger studies.
