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Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear
Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear
Source: Medical XpressYou're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.
What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains
What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains
Source: WebMDShoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within your body. Damage to these tissues can make it hard to move and use your shoulder.
Lidocaine may reduce pain at time of corticosteroid injection for hand, wrist conditions
Lidocaine may reduce pain at time of corticosteroid injection for hand, wrist condition
Source: HealioPatients who received lidocaine at the time of corticosteroid injection for hand and wrist conditions experienced lower pain intensity compared with those who did not receive lidocaine, according to presented results.
Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture system
Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture syste
Source: HealioCatalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.
Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries
Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries
Source: Medical XpressInjuries of the knee resulting in damage to cartilage affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. These injuries are frequently associated with pain, diminished joint functionality, and reduced quality of life.
8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises
8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises
Source: Verywell healthIf you have pain in your upper arm or shoulder, you may have irritated your biceps tendon, a condition known as biceps tendonitis. The pain may limit your shoulder motion and make performing normal work and recreational tasks difficult or impossible. You should see a healthcare provider who can diagnose biceps tendonitis and refer you to a physical therapist for treatment.
Augmented ACL reconstruction yielded faster functional recovery vs. no augmentation
Augmented ACL reconstruction yielded faster functional recovery vs. no augmentation
Source: HealioPublished results showed ACL reconstruction augmented with bone marrow aspirate concentrate, demineralized bone matrix and suture tape yielded superior functional outcomes and faster recovery compared with standard ACL reconstruction.
When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery
When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery
Source: Verywell healthRotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Used on Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Used on Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Source: CureusPatient-reported knee-related rating scores and scales are widely used in reporting the clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Understanding the psychometric properties of such measures is vital to recognizing the limitations that such measures may confer. The aim of this study was to review the available evidence as to the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) used in ACL surgery.
Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers
Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers
Source: Medical XpressActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention delivered through a mobile application. Designed as part of a European project led by UGR lecturer Patrocinio Ariza Vega, its purpose is to facilitate the recovery of elderly people who have suffered a hip fracture. It is also intended for use by informal caregivers, such as family members.
