Young patients who suffer patellar dislocations are at a higher risk of recurring dislocations, especially long-term after their initial injury, according to research presented today at the American ...
Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater who underwent medial patellofemoral reconstruction had similar complication rates ...
Multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs) represent a broad spectrum of pathology with potentially devastating consequences. Currently, disagreement in the terminology, diagnosis and treatment of these ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was playing a pickup game of football with my kids, took a tumble, and my kneecap made a popping sound. It really hurt, then seemed to get better, but something's not right. Any ...
SEATTLE — Knee injuries affect everyone from casual gym‑goers to elite athletes, and according to sports injury surgeon Dr. Frederick Huang, some types are especially common. “A few of the most common ...
When orthopedic pain strikes, whether from a weekend basketball game or years of joint wear, most people want two things: relief and answers. At Missouri Orthopedics & Advanced Sports Medicine, ...
High tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows articular cartilage damage in individuals with bowlegs and medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to nonsurgical management alone, according to a new ...
Scientists have created an artificial knee implant that’s customized to a patient’s leg using 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant ...
An analysis of more than 43,000 joint replacement surgeries over the past decade shows growing levels of obesity, while ...