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New radio-frequency technique for knee injuries
The application of a new technique for injuries of the cruciate ligament in the knee, involving the use of bipolar radio-frequency plus heat, has proved to be 90% effective in cases and shortens the recovery time of the patient. This technique, carried out by specialists at the Navarre University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has... view more... (2005-02-24)
The 'other' cruciate ligament: Newer treatments for PCL tears
While major advances have been made in the understanding of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) anatomy and reconstruction, a literature review published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) finds that there must be continued advances in basic science research in order to determine the best... view more... (2009-07-01)
Cadaver tissue fails nearly 25 percent of the time in young ACL reconstructions
With an estimated 80,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears happening each year in the United States, including recently to famed golfer, Tiger Woods, choosing the best replacement ligament for surgery is one key to success. view more (2008-07-10)
3T MRI can detect wrist ligament tears, possibly eliminating need for invasive arthroscopy
MRI of the wrist at 3T is an effective way to detect wrist ligament tears and in some cases can avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging in Merritt Island, Florida. view more (2009-01-07)
Accident-prone? Scientists link brain function to knee injuries
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is among an athlete's most-dreaded injuries, often requiring surgery and months of rehab, as has been the case with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. view more (2007-07-17)
Intensive youth soccer participation leads to growth deformations
In this study, 550 Belgian young soccer players were medically examined in different soccer teams at different competitive levels. The observed growth deformations in this study are situated at the knee joint, were an non-symmetrical growth was found. This non-symmetrical growth leads to the so-called 'bowlegs'. This growth deformation is... view more... (2002-06-11)
Getting ACL tears to heal themselves
A surgeon at Children's Hospital Boston may have found a better way to repair tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a knee injury suffered by more than 100,000 Americans each year, particularly teenage girls. view more (2006-03-29)
Researchers identify technique that improves ACL surgery
Surgeons from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York have identified a drilling technique that improves the outcome of surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). view more (2009-07-10)
Saving teeth by using periodontal ligament regeneration
Teeth may fall out as a result of inflammation and subsequent destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen has investigated a possible solution to this problem. view more (2008-06-05)
Studies Evaluate the Anatomy and Stability of ACL Reconstruction with Different Techniques
An improved understanding of the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in recent years has generated a renewed interest in the evaluation of surgical techniques to repair the knee ligament. In a study to be presented at the 2009 American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Specialty Day in Las Vegas, researchers analyzed various... view more... (2009-03-02)
Study uses MRI to determine features of osteoarthrosis
Abnormalities in the ligaments found on the outside of the knee (lateral collateral ligament complex or LCLC) are commonly seen on MRI in patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA). view more (2007-05-07)
ACL reconstruction doesn't harm NFL career length, study suggests
Knee injuries are a common problem in collegiate and professional football, often hindering an individual's career length and future. view more (2009-07-13)
Neoprene sleeve equal to knee brace during recovery from ACL surgery
Users of functional knee braces and neoprene sleeves have similar recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to new research presented today at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center (July 12-15). view more (2007-07-12)
MRI Identifies Five Causes of Complications from ACL Reconstructive Surgery
MRI has identified five possible causes of patient complications from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, according to a study performed at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and Sahlgrenska-Molndal University Hospital in Gothenborg, Sweden. view more (2009-04-24)
Risks of delaying ACL reconstruction in young athletes may be too high, study shows
More and more children are participating and getting hurt playing sports each year. view more (2009-07-13)
Mayo Clinic solves painful puzzle of UT ligament split tear in wrist
A Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon has discovered a common cause of debilitating wrist pain-a split tear of the UT ligament-that can be reliably detected through a simple physical examination and can be fully repaired through an arthroscopically guided surgical procedure. view more (2007-04-11)
Study takes next step — Why women suffer more knee injuries
Female athletes are up to eight times more likely to suffer knee injuries during their careers than males, and now researchers may be closer to understanding why. view more (2007-03-08)
Stem cell research to benefit horse owners and trainers
In a potential breakthrough for the performance horse industry (such as racing and polo), Melbourne scientists are aiming to harness stem cells to repair tendon, ligament, cartilage and bone damage in horses. view more (2008-10-21)
Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles
New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs. view more (2009-07-27)
Key to avoiding whiplash injury may lie in head restraint positioning
The study by Brian Stemper, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery, resulted in the most comprehensively validated computer model for whiplash reported in scientific literature. view more (2006-12-12)
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