Studies reveal characteristics of bone and tendon injuries incurred by Olympic athletes
Source: Medical Xpress
Female athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were more likely to experience bone stress injuries in their lower extremities while competing in track and field compared to other events. In addition, tendon abnormalities similarly were most common in track and field athletes, however they most frequently involved the shoulder, Achilles and patellar tendons.
Diagnosing and treating compartment syndrome in athletes
Source: Medical Xpress
Each of our arms and legs have compartments that contain muscles and nerves which are surrounded by tough walls of tissue called fascia. When we experience an injury or overuse muscles, these compartments can fill with fluid and swell. In some people, the fascia surrounding each compartment is not very flexible and swelling can restrict blood flow, which can lead to pain, numbness and weakness in the affected limb. These symptoms may be a sign of compartment syndrome.
Stem Cell Therapy Helping NBA Athletes With Joint Inflammation, Irritation
Source: CBS Local Sports
According to Dr. Williams’ observations and the data that he’s collected in treating players at HSS, the adipose treatment that he uses typically decreases the return-to-play timetable by about 30-40% in athletes that present with tendinitis or muscle strains.
First FDA-approved stem cell trial for shoulder injuries reaches full enrollment
Source: News Medical
The trial is the first in the United States to offer an FDA-approved adipose-derived stem cell trial for shoulder injuries. The trial opened in Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls in December 2016. In this trial, one's own adipose stem cells are used to determine if they can repair partial thickness rotator cuff tears.
Cryotherapy versus ice baths—it's a draw
Source: Medical Xpress
The first study to compare the effect of cold water immersion versus extreme cold air has found very little difference between the two treatments on athletes' muscle recovery.
Interprosthetic Fractures of the Femur
Source: Healio
As the rate of hip and knee arthroplasty procedures increases, so will the rate of interprosthetic fractures. Several factors, including bone quality, bone quantity, and stability of the prosthetic components, play a role in determining the appropriate operative treatment.
Obese patients don't need to lose weight before total joint replacement, study finds
Source: Science Daily
There's good news for overweight people with painfully arthritic hips and knees: A new study finds that obese patients who underwent knee or hip replacement surgery reported virtually the same pain relief and improved function as normal-weight joint replacement patients six months after surgery.
Stem cell therapy may help knees
Source: The Citizen's Voice
The intriguing thing about stem cells is that they have the ability to become any type of cell that the body needs. The cells used for stem cell injections in the knees are called mesenchymal stem cells, and they can differentiate into bone, fat or cartilage cells.
Using your own stem cells to help your body heal osteoarthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
Lately, a non-surgical alternative has been gaining attention—a treatment that relies upon the power of the human body to help heal itself.
Studies show increased risk of injury from sports specialization
Source: Winston-Salem Journal
The rate of lower body injuries is greater among young athletes who specialize in one sport year-round compared with those with low specialization or who play multiple sports.
