Underweight female runners more likely to get stress fractures
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Female runners who are underweight have a higher risk for injury and take longer to heal, according to a new study. A researcher studied dozens of Division I athletes over three years and found that those with a body mass index of 19 or below were likely to develop stress fractures because their bodies are unable to handle the constant pounding of running.
Study looks at needles in treatment for shoulder pain
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According to a new study, the type of procedure used to treat shoulder calcifications should be tailored to the type of calcification. The results of the study will help interventional radiologists determine whether to use one or two needles for an ultrasound-guided treatment for a common condition called rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy.
Anatomic tear deterioration was associated with nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff tears
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Most patients who underwent nonoperative treatment for rotator cuff tears had anatomic tear deterioration, with poorer functional outcomes found in large tear size increases and progression of muscle atrophy, according to results.
Obesity increases risk of complications after shoulder joint replacement surgery
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For patients undergoing shoulder joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty), higher body mass index is linked to increased complications -- including the need for 'revision' surgery, reports a new study.
Reduced hip extension muscle strength led to greater risk of lateral ankle sprain in soccer players
Source: Healio
Recently published results showed male youth soccer players with reduced hip extension muscle strength were at a greater risk for lateral ankle sprains.
Levels of biomarkers after ACL surgery may signal severity of osteoarthritis later in life
Source: Science Daily
A majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients develop a condition known as posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) within 15 years of surgery, which can be debilitating and limit activity. Researchers are now highlighting how a set of biomarkers on the day of surgery may explain why some individuals have worse PTOA than others after two years.
Age-Related Outcome of Mobile-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement
Source: Healio
The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients 50 years and younger vs patients older than 50 years undergoing total ankle replacement.
Patients with FAI had high return-to-running rate after hip arthroscopy
Source: Healio
Young adult patients with femoroacetabular impingement and capsular plication had a high rate of return to running after arthroscopic treatment, according to results.
Fluoroquinolone use associated with increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
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Fluoroquinolone use was linked with an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, according to researchers in Canada.
Use of anatomic graduated component with TKA yielded high survivorship at long-term follow-up
Source: Healio
Patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with the anatomic graduated component had nearly 95% survivorship at 25 years with little polyethylene wear, according to results.
