Are repeat low-level stresses to blame for ACL tears?

While conventional wisdom says ACL tears are the result of a single wrong move, smaller stresses may be the real cause.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
July 31, 2019 ~5 min

1 measurement can predict knee injury risk

A specific measurement could indicate who's at the highest risk of knee injury, specifically the kneecap slipping out of its joint.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
July 19, 2019 ~5 min


To repair torn meniscus in the knee, turn to pigs?

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.

Samiha Khanna-Duke • futurity
June 20, 2019 ~3 min

Pregnancy hormone loosens ‘frozen shoulder’

An orthopedic surgeon's observation about pregnant patients with frozen shoulder has lead to a promising discovery.

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
June 4, 2019 ~6 min

These trendy, intense workouts increase injury risk

High-intensity interval training carries a greater risk for injury, research finds.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 9, 2019 ~4 min

3D-printed tissue could fix athletes’ damaged joints

A new 3D-printed scaffold may one day help heal bone and cartilage injuries, common to athletes' knees, ankles, and elbows.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
March 28, 2019 ~3 min

Nanoparticle delivery service aids cartilage repair

A new way to deliver growth factors for cartilage regeneration could be useful for treating osteoarthritis.

Jennifer Reiley-Texas A&M • futurity
Feb. 20, 2019 ~3 min

How ‘debris’ from joint replacements causes pain

Many people with joint replacements experience harmful inflammation and bone loss. Knowing why could reduce the need for follow-up surgeries.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 22, 2019 ~3 min


1 knee replacement surgery sets the stage for another

After a knee replacement, continuing to put more pressure on the other, "good" leg can set patients up for a second surgery.

Caitlin Coyle-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 9, 2019 ~3 min

Hospitals may dole out hip, knee replacements unfairly

"Applying broad eligibility criteria to minimize risk doesn't work for everyone, and it unfairly affects minorities."

Jianyi Nie-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 14, 2018 ~5 min

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