Get a grip—the twist in the wrist that can ruin tennis careers
Source: Medical Xpress
Wrist injuries have forced many high-performance tennis players to miss recent major tournaments. Both the Rio Olympic medallist Kei Nishikori and two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova are missing the 2018 Australian Open while recovering from wrist surgery.
Phase III clinical trials for stem cell-based cartilage regeneration therapy have started
Source: Science Daily
A group of researchers developed a synthetic tissue using synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating damaged cartilage, which had previously been incurable and had no effective therapies.
Custom TKA technology may yield better postoperative knee function
Source: Healio
Custom knee technology used with total knee arthroplasty may yield implants that closely reproduce the patient’s condylar anatomy and are associated with improved quality and reproducibile postoperative function, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.
Custom TKA technology may yield better postoperative knee function
Source: Healio
Custom knee technology used with total knee arthroplasty may yield implants that closely reproduce the patient’s condylar anatomy and are associated with improved quality and reproducibile postoperative function, according to a presenter at the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.
Phase III clinical trials for stem cell-based cartilage regeneration therapy have started
Source: Science Daily
A group of researchers developed a synthetic tissue using synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating damaged cartilage, which had previously been incurable and had no effective therapies.
Get a grip-the twist in the wrist that can ruin tennis careers
Source: Medical Xpress
Wrist injuries have forced many high-performance tennis players to miss recent major tournaments. Both the Rio Olympic medallist Kei Nishikori and two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova are missing the 2018 Australian Open while recovering from wrist surgery.
Proper training could prevent common winter sports injuries
Source: Medical Xpress
Watching Olympic athletes zoom down the slopes or tear up the rink can inspire you to get involved in winter sports. But when you do strap on skis or lace up skates, it's important to remember that you have not trained like an Olympian, and that an ounce of prevention can help avoid the pain of injuries later.
New Procedure May Replace Traditional Hip Replacement Surgery
Source: Healthline
Subchondroplasty involves an injection of bone substitute. Advocates say it’s easier, less invasive, and has a quicker recovery time.
Ball games and circuit strength training boost bone health in schoolchildren
Source: Healio
The type of exercise that children get in school does make a difference, according to a major Danish study. Schoolchildren 8 to 10 years old develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength and improved balance when ball games or circuit training are on the timetable.
Optimizing range of motion may prevent a stiff knee after TKA
Source: Healio
When knee stiffness is confirmed, it can be treated with manipulation under anesthesia, which is successful 85% of the time.
