Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA
Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.
Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision
Knee operations on the meniscus cartilage are a frequent procedure on a particularly complex part of the human body. Empa researchers want to provide an improved basis for clinicians in order to reduce the risks of the operation. Using 3D models based on micro-computed tomography analyses in the laboratory, they are mapping the blood vessel network of the meniscus on a nanometer scale.
Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA?
Since the advent of the modern THA in the 1960s, it has been a life-changing surgical procedure with overwhelmingly successful results.
Future of Football: Why ACL injuries have been on rise in women's game - and the technology and solutions to fix it
It has been the hottest topic in the women's game - but not for welcome reasons. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are wreaking havoc within the sport, depriving top competitions, leagues and tournaments of some of the world's best players.
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons
Whether you're new to running or a veteran marathoner, you may wonder, "Why do my knees hurt when I run?" Causes of knee pain after running can range from runner's knee to having poor form while running to wearing the wrong shoe for your foot shape and stride.
8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle
Your psoas muscle is one of your hip flexors that lifts your thigh. When this muscle is too tight or weak, it can result in muscle imbalances that cause pain or hinder your ability to walk.
Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say
The type of workout you do, and how your body gets its energy to fuel that movement, helps define these different forms of exercise.
Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA
According to published results, gluteal tendinopathy was commonly observed in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with the posterior approach and was associated with inferior patient-reported outcomes at 1 year after surgery.
Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study
Preoperative frailty in older patients is an important risk factor for both acute and chronic pain after TKA, suggesting that frailty assessment should become a necessary procedure before operation, especially in older patients.
10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain
Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint.
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