News tagged with acl injuries
Repair of torn knee meniscus at the time of ACL reconstruction is safe and effective for children
Eighty-four percent of children 18 and younger had successful clinical outcomes during an eight year follow-up to repair a torn meniscus (cartilage that provides cushioning to distribute your body weight across the knee joint) ...
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Athletes With Smaller ACLs May Be More Susceptible To Injury
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study comparing images of the knees in people who did and didn't have previous injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament suggests that people who tore their ACLs are more likely to have a smaller ligament ...
Sep 14, 2009 |
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Engineers scale-up production of biopolymer microthreads
Development of new therapies for a range of medical conditions—from common sports injuries to heart attacks—will be supported by a new production-scale microthread extruder designed and built by ...
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Markerless motion capture offers a new angle on tennis injuries
A new approach to motion capture technology is offering fresh insights into tennis injuries – and orthopedic injuries in general.
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Hamstring grafts prove more effective in ACL knee reconstruction, study says
Patients receiving anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction with a hamstring tendon graft rather than a knee tendon graft were less likely to suffer from pain and mobility issues15 years after surgery, say researchers ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 19, 2011 |
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Biomarker could make diagnosing knee injury easier, less costly, othopaedists say
A recently discovered biomarker could help doctors diagnose a common type of knee injury, according to a new study.
Feb 16, 2011 |
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3-D technology puts young athletes with ACL tears back in game
(PhysOrg.com) -- New technology has made it possible for surgeons to reconstruct Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears in young athletes without disturbing the growth plate.
Jan 31, 2011 |
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3-D MRI helps kids with ACL tears -- surgery without harming the growth plate
Surgery has not been an option in the past for children with ACL tears because of the possible damage to the growth plate that can cause serious problems later in life.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 25, 2011 |
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Study finds medical device registries enhance patient safety and quality of care
A detailed and standardized national registry of commonly used joint replacement devices would improve patient outcomes and create clinical and financial efficiencies, according to a Kaiser Permanente research study of 85,000 ...
Dec 01, 2010 |
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'You kick like a girl': Men and women use different leg and hip muscles during soccer kick
Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Data reveals that m ...
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Land on your toes, save your knees
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are a common and debilitating problem, especially for female athletes. A new study from UC Davis shows that changes in training can reduce shear forces on knee joints and could help cut ...
Aug 10, 2010 |
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Lubricating the knee cartilage after ACL repair may prevent osteoarthritis
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is fairly common, especially among young athletes. While it can often be corrected through surgery, the injury can lead to increased risk of developing degenerative joint ...
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Aug 05, 2010 |
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