Study finds surprising differences in knee injuries between men and women
One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age. The findings, which can be used to improve risk assessment and develop early intervention strategies, will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
High rates of articular cartilage damage found in pediatric athletes after ACL injuries, meniscus tears
The team discovered that more than half of the patients with combined ACL and medial meniscal ramp lesion injuries sustained cartilage damage, suggesting a significantly elevated risk associated with concurrent medial meniscus injuries.
Hip Stress Fracture Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A hip stress fracture is caused by a small, repetitive injury (micro-trauma) to the hip bone. It often happens from overuse activity. When the body cannot keep up with the forces acting on the bone, a break eventually occurs. This generally occurs in the area near the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint.
Hip Fracture Dangers and Mortality Rates
A hip fracture, more common in older people, can reduce a person’s ability to live independently and possibly shorten their life as well. If you are older and have a hip fracture, reduced mobility can lead to bed sores, blood clots in the legs or lungs, and the loss of muscle mass (which increases the risk of falls and re-injury).
Could just 1 course of radiotherapy help treat osteoarthritis pain?
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is an underutilized noninvasive treatment option for osteoarthritis, but data from clinical trials have been mixed. A recent randomized controlled clinical trial demonstrated that a single course of low-dose radiation therapy was more effective in reducing pain and improving mobility in individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis at 4 months after treatment than the control group that did not receive radiation therapy.
New technology, cost strategies continue to move robotic-assisted surgery forward
The combination of robotics and patient-specific instrumentation may create a parallel strategy for care. Vendor programs and care pathways may curb the cost of robotic-assisted surgery.
Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain
If you have knee pain or other knee problems, your physical therapist may pay close attention to your hips and the strength of your hip muscles. Why? Because your hip muscles, like the gluteus medius, control the position of your knees when you are walking, running, or jumping.
Removing barriers to recovery improves surgical outcomes
When performed prior to orthopedic surgery, an evaluation by a health behavior psychologist can improve patient outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in The Journal of Knee Surgery.
Survey reveals people are not aware knee and groin pain can be signs of hip problems
Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can mean there's a problem in the hip.
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