Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.
Source: UPMC
New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity
New research from orthopedic specialists at Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates promising outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an advanced technique that combines biologic augmentation with internal stabilization.
Source: Medical Xpress
Hip Stress Fracture Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hip stress fractures, frequently affecting runners, result in pain during physical activity. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to address this condition.
Source: Verywell health
Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis
Exercises for hip tendonitis focus on reducing pain and enhancing mobility by strengthening the hip flexors. These targeted movements help prevent future irritation and improve overall hip function.
Source: Verywell health
Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain
Chondromalacia patella, often called runner's knee, happens when cartilage under the kneecap deteriorates.1 Exercises that strengthen leg muscles and improve flexibility can help relieve the pain associated with this condition.
Source: Verywell health
Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows
Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.
Source: Medical Xpress
Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of literature has developed examining its efficacy and mechanisms of action in knee OA. Bibliometric analysis provides a useful method to evaluate research productivity, collaborative networks, and emerging trends within a scientific field.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
Femoral component collar and calcar contact during total hip arthroplasty: gap incidence, subsidence, and biomechanical testing - a scoping review
In recent years collared femoral stems have been increasingly utilized in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for their ability to improve rotational stability, metaphyseal load transfer, and prevent periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). While literature has demonstrated their benefit over collarless stems, the clinical and biomechanical implications of a postoperative collar–calcar gap (CCG) after implantation remain incompletely understood. The purpose of this scoping review was to evaluate existing literature around CCG in primary THA.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
Comparison of 20-year results of total hip arthroplasty using first-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene and zirconia heads in patients aged <= 50 and > 50 years
Zirconia-on-annealed HXLPE THA showed excellent 20-year wear resistance and survivorship, with comparable outcomes between <= 50 and > 50 groups.
Source: Springer Nature
7 Types of Exercise That Help Improve Bone Density Naturally
Bone loss can begin in your 30s. However, your bones are living tissue that respond to weight-bearing exercises by getting stronger. Whether you enjoy lifting weights, hiking trails, or playing pickleball, the right combination of exercises can improve your bone density.
Source: Verywell Health
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