While conventional wisdom says ACL tears are the result of a single wrong move, smaller stresses may be the real cause.
A specific measurement could indicate who's at the highest risk of knee injury, specifically the kneecap slipping out of its joint.
Scientists have tried developing scaffolds from plastics and textiles to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. Now, an organic model shows promise in the lab.
An orthopedic surgeon's observation about pregnant patients with frozen shoulder has lead to a promising discovery.
High-intensity interval training carries a greater risk for injury, research finds.
A new 3D-printed scaffold may one day help heal bone and cartilage injuries, common to athletes' knees, ankles, and elbows.
A new way to deliver growth factors for cartilage regeneration could be useful for treating osteoarthritis.
Many people with joint replacements experience harmful inflammation and bone loss. Knowing why could reduce the need for follow-up surgeries.
After a knee replacement, continuing to put more pressure on the other, "good" leg can set patients up for a second surgery.
"Applying broad eligibility criteria to minimize risk doesn't work for everyone, and it unfairly affects minorities."
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