News tagged with shoulder joint

Biomimetic patch to be tested on tricky tendon-to-bone repairs

Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Young men and elderly women at biggest risk for shoulder dislocations

An article published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) reveals that the majority of all shoulder dislocations occur during sports activities and young males are at a higher risk. The s ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement

Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity. However, a new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Neanderthal Lacked Anatomical Competitive Edge: Skeletal Remains Tell the Story

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of the skeletal fossils of Neanderthal and Early modern man suggest the lack of a "throwing arm" may have made the difference in human evolution. Researchers Jill A. Rhodes and ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (13) | comments 20 weblog