Mar 14, 2011
Nanoscale whiskers from sea creatures could grow human muscle tissue Minute whiskers of nanoscale dimensions taken from sea creatures could hold the key to creating working human muscle tissue, University of Manchester researchers have discovered
Mar 12, 2011
In simple terms Arthroscopy is just the way a surgeon looks inside any joint by means of a camera. Currently this process uses most of the sophisticated computers and equipments to observe precisely and minutely all details inside the joints.
Mar 12, 2011
A + Orthopaedic and Sports Med Clinic, healthcare has state-of-the-art Navigation Systems - computer-guided technology designed to improve the surgical performance and the clinical outcomes of knee and hip replacement surgery and other procedures
Mar 10, 2011
Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition (disorder) in which bone or cartilage fragments become loose and float around in the elbow joint. Cartilage lines the joints and forms a shock absorbing layer between bones.
Mar 09, 2011
he anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four ligaments in the knee that provides stabilization.ACL tear or sprain occurs when a sudden change in direction occurs on a locked knee.Symptoms of ACL tears a loud pop that is heard, pain, and swelling.
Mar 08, 2011
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material.
Mar 08, 2011
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints.Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees.
Mar 07, 2011
A torn meniscus (knee cartilage) may be caused by suddenly stopping, sharply twisting, or deep squatting or kneeling when lifting heavy weight. Symptoms of a meniscal tear include pain with running or walking long distances
Mar 06, 2011
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is an autoimmune disease that affects children under the age of 18.
Mar 06, 2011
Rotator cuff repair is a type of surgery to fix a torn tendon in the shoulder. The procedure can be done with a large ("open") incision or with shoulder arthroscopy, which uses small button-hole sized incisions.