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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Allograft vs. Autograft in Orthopedic Surgery

Allograft vs. Autograft in Orthopedic Surgery

Allograft vs. Autograft in Orthopedic SurgeryUsing Your Own Tissue vs. Using Donor TissueByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on July 21, 2023Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MD

Allograft vs. Autograft in Orthopedic Surgery

Allograft vs. Autograft in Orthopedic SurgeryUsing Your Own Tissue vs. Using Donor TissueByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on July 21, 2023Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MD
Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

by Clément Lemineur, Clément Naveilhan and François Dernoncourt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and yo

Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

by Clément Lemineur, Clément Naveilhan and François Dernoncourt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and yo
Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee joint injuries, such as ligament rupture, are common in athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stabil

Simple computational models can help predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee joint injuries, such as ligament rupture, are common in athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stabil
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w
Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

(HealthDay)—Autoantibody positivity and subclinical synovitis are independent predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among patients presenting with undifferentiated large joint arthritis, according t

Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

(HealthDay)—Autoantibody positivity and subclinical synovitis are independent predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among patients presenting with undifferentiated large joint arthritis, according t
An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon
Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar
Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryDr. Sabrina Strickland is enrolling patients in a study comparing treatments for knee arthritis. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special

Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryDr. Sabrina Strickland is enrolling patients in a study comparing treatments for knee arthritis. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w
Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable