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Joint Preservation Surgery

Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

Pediatric Sports Medicine

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Elbow Dislocation Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 22 July, 2019
An elbow dislocation occurs when the upper arm and forearm get separated from their normal position. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) normally touching the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna). When an elbow dislocation occurs, these bones are separated from their normal alignment.
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Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 22 July, 2019
Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders.
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Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 22 July, 2019
In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
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Tips to improve posture
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 22 July, 2019
Researchers have linked bad posture with some uncomfortable health conditions and a high risk of injury, especially during exercise.
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NBA Finals injuries are a game-changing warning for an aging America
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 21 June, 2019
I'm a basketball fan, although I didn't closely follow this year's NBA finals because my New York Knicks were about as far from being on the court as you can get and still be in the same league.
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