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• University of Iowa team developing bioactive gel to treat knee injuries

  Posted on: 01 June, 2016

  Source: Medical News Today

  
  

  Injectable gel encourages self-healing of cartilage

  
  

  Knee injuries are the bane of athletes everywhere, from professionals and college stars to weekend warriors. Current surgical options for repairing damaged cartilage caused by knee injuries are costly, can have complications, and often are not very effective in the long run. Even after surgery, cartilage degeneration can progress leading to painful arthritis.

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• High risk of capsular restretching found among women and elite athletes

  Posted on: 01 June, 2016

  Source: Healio

  
  

  Even after successful arthroscopic Bankart repair and capsular shift, women, elite athletes and patients with frequent dislocations were at high risk of capsular restretching, according to study results.

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• An Anterior-based Muscle-sparing Approach to THA

  Posted on: 01 June, 2016

  Source: International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

  
  

  A 66-year-old female who has acetabular protrusio and end-stage osteoarthritis of the right hip undergoes total hip arthroplasty through the ABMSparing approach. According to the authors, this approach avoids the complications of wound healing that can occur with an approach that crosses the hip flexion crease, as well as avoids cutting muscle.

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• What Is the Future of Mobile-bearing Acetabular Components?

  Posted on: 01 June, 2016

  Source: International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

  
  

  Mobile-bearing acetabular components are a relatively new design option for total hip arthroplasty. The goal of these components, say the manufacturers, is to allow a better fit with the patient's anatomy, provide greater mobility, and create a stable hip that's less prone to dislocation.

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• A hip and trunk training program for athletes reduces ACL injuries

  Posted on: 01 June, 2016

  Source: Medical Xpress

  
  

  With the help of the Hockeyroos UWA researchers have developed a hip and trunk training program that could reduce the high rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in all levels of sport.

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