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Bone marrow aspirate concentrate yields improvements for patients with cartilage damage
Patients who underwent arthroscopic acetabular labral repair for cartilage damage with bone marrow aspirate concentrate had “significantly greater functional improvements” than those without bone marrow aspirate concentrate, results showed.
Is PRF Really a New and Improved PRP Injection?
Experts explain what PRF injections are, how they differ from PRP, and the benefits they can have for your skin.
Causes of Elbow Pain and Treatment Options
Elbow pain can range from the burning that comes with an inflamed tendon to the sharp pain of an elbow fracture.Elbow pain can have many different causes. That's why it's important to see your healthcare provider for a full evaluation. An accurate diagnosis is key to a proper treatment plan.
Shoulder Blade Stretches: Exercises to Relieve Pain in Tight Shoulders
If the shoulder blade, or scapula, is out of position, or if there are any problems with the tendons attached to the scapula, it can cause pain and make movement difficult. Several stretches may help ease this pain.
What Is a Posterolateral Corner Injury?
Knee pain and swelling can be caused by a number of conditions or injuries. Among athletes, injury to the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee is one common cause of this type of pain.
79% of hamstring injuries involve biceps femoris: Heres why
Rapid movements with high eccentric demands of the posterior thigh are likely the main cause of hamstring injury in professional male athletes, according to a new study.
The 7 Best Posture Correctors of 2021
For starters, "good" posture occurs when the muscles of the body support the skeleton in an alignment that is both stable and energy efficient.
Henry Ford Study Shows Non-Opioids Provide Effective Pain Relief After Knee Surgery
A study by Henry Ford Health System published in the October issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine provides a promising answer to the question “Can patients effectively manage their pain after ACL knee reconstruction surgery without opioids?”
New protein fragment could improve cartilage regeneration
Detamore is the principal investigator of a research project being conducted at OU and OU Health that is using a protein fragment identified by comparing two different molecules known to support stem cell conversion to true cartilage cells.
Sanford opens groundbreaking stem cell trial for osteoarthritis
The ENDURE trial is a first-of-its-kind study, Sanford said. Adults with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the wrist, knee, ankle, shoulder or hip are eligible to participate in the clinical trial. The study is regulated through the Food and Drug Administration, and the cells are tested for quality and safety before injection, Sanford said.
