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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.

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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Timing of steroid shots before rotator cuff surgery affects infection risk
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 09 June, 2019
For patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, previous steroid injections into the shoulder don't increase the risk of surgical-site infection—unless the injection is administered within one month before surgery, reports a study in the April 17, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Clinical trial shows promise of stem cells in offering safe, effective relief from arthritic knees
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 09 June, 2019
Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) because of their ability to regenerate the damaged cartilage. The results were released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM).
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Increased muscle power may prolong life
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 09 June, 2019
Increasing muscle strength is good, but increasing muscle power may be even better for enjoying a longer life, according to a recent study.
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