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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.

When Is It Safe to Start Running After an Ankle Fracture?
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 07 April, 2020
If you have suffered a fractured ankle and had to have surgery with plates and screws to reduce the fracture, you may wonder when you can return to running. Some amount of healing must take place initially, but over time, one of your goals may be to return to running after your fracture. Is there a safe way to determine when to start running after ankle surgery, and can a physical therapist help? How long does it take before you can hit the road and get back to running after an ankle fracture?
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What to know about shoulder impingement
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 07 April, 2020
Shoulder impingement, which people sometimes call swimmer's shoulder, is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder due to a tendon or bursa rubbing against the shoulder blade.
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Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 07 April, 2020
Knee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to normal wear and tear, physical activity, or injury. Often, if a person has a knee injury or strain, the pain can feel as though it is burning.
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Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 07 April, 2020
Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are a great way to get kids active, but new research suggests extra safety measures may be in order for younger children.
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Smart reason why Yankees waited to give Luis Severino the MRI that revealed injury
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 28 February, 2020
Multiple MRIs in the offseason couldn’t discover the problem in Luis Severino’s arm. Finally, a dye contrast MRI, otherwise known as an MR arthrogram, found the issue: a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. The remedy: Tommy John surgery, which reconstructs the ligament and will sideline the 26-year-old for 14 to 18 months.
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