For advances in treating ACL injuries, look to dogs
In a study published April 18 in the Journal of Orthopedic Research, Cornell researchers found that the same protein accumulates in the joints of both dogs and humans after ACL injury.
Determining the Need for Surgery When You Feel Better Post-ACL Tear
Without surgery, athletes with an ACL tear may have recurring problems with knee instability. Athletes with a torn ACL often feel like their knee is "giving way" or buckling, especially when playing sports that require cutting or pivoting maneuvers, such as soccer, basketball, or football.
Alternative to hip replacement keeps aging athletes in the game
Birmingham hip resurfacing, named after the city in the United Kingdom where it was first performed, often is preferred by young, very active patients over total hip replacements, because it has a proven track record of returning patients to highly competitive levels of athletic activity.
A clinical study on the application of three-dimensionally printed splints combined with finite element analysis in paediatric distal radius fractures
This single-centre randomised clinical trial assessed the clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of 3D-printed splints optimised via finite element analysis (FEA) for pediatric distal radius fractures.
Causes of Blisters on Toes and What to Do About Them
A blister on the toe is a fluid-filled pocket that often develops due to friction. Blisters can be caused by insect bites, allergies, burns, skin infections, autoimmune diseases, and excessive exposure to sun or moisture.
