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To Avoid Future Knee Injuries And Complications, Pediatric ACL Injuries Require Special Treatment 27 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Until a child's bones have fully matured, an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament requires special consideration, treatment and care.
Knee Replacement Surgery Can Improve Sexual Function Significantly 22 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
New Research finds that total knee replacement surgery improves sexual function in 90 percent of patients.
After Total Knee Replacement, 98 Percent Of Patients Return To Work and Normal Life 20 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Ninety-eight percent of total knee replacement patients who were working before surgery returned to work after surgery, and of those patients, 89 percent returned to their previous position.
Allograft Treatment For Knee Defect Tends To Prevent Return To Active Duty 15 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Treatment of large cartilage knee defects with an allograft osteoarticular transplant may not allow some military personnel to return to full active duty status.
Socioeconomic Factors Affect Satisfaction Following Knee Replacement Surgery 13 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Study finds that lower-income individuals reported higher levels of dissatisfaction and poorer function than those with higher incomes.
Knee Replacement Surgery May Lead To Weight Gain 8 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Patients who undergo knee replacement surgery may be at risk of gaining more weight than their peers who have not had the surgery.
Sports Training And ACL Reconstruction Should Focus On Unique Characteristics Of The Female Knee 6 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Recent research highlights the unique anatomical differences in the female knee that may contribute to higher injury rates, and should be taken into consideration during reconstructive surgery and spo...
Identifying Patients Who Can Skip ACL Reconstruction 10 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
The shape of a person's knee could be a factor in the decision of whether a patient should undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction after an ACL tear.
Knee Injuries An Increased Risk For Sailors -- On Land 20 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am
The knees are the body part that is injured the most by dinghy sailors. The injuries are primarily due to overstrain and most often occur during physical training.
Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Benefit From 'Mobility Shoes' 16 May 2013 | 10:00 am
New research suggests that patients with knee osteoarthritis who wear flat, flexible footwear had significant reduction in the force placed upon the joint during daily activities.