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Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
Source: Medical XpressResearch on electrolyte supplementation is mostly aimed at athletes, she said. Some sources say that water is fine for anyone in an activity that lasts less than an hour; some say even more activity is needed before anything beyond water is helpful.
Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests
Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests
Source: Medical XpressA common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University suggests. The work is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More
Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More
Source: Verywell HealthRadial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.
Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Source: HealioDespite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.
Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?
Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?
Source: healthCracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.
Arthroscopic iliopsoas fractional lengthening may be preferred vs. revision THA
Arthroscopic iliopsoas fractional lengthening may be preferred vs. revision THA
Source: HealioIn this video from the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Mario Hevesi, MD, PhD, discussed arthroscopic lengthening of the iliopsoas tendon following total hip arthroplasty for patients with tendonitis.
What is tendon rupture?
What is tendon rupture?
Source: Medical News TodayA tendon rupture is a break in a tendon, the structure that joins a muscle to a bone. It can result from overuse, an injury, or an underlying condition.
Meniscal repair may be effective in revision ACL reconstruction
Meniscal repair may be effective in revision ACL reconstruction
Source: HealioMeniscal repair in the revision ACL reconstruction setting is indeed a worthwhile endeavor, with an 84% success rate over 6 years
Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution
Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution
Source: Medical XpressFrozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last for several years, interfering with activities of daily life.
Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision
Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision
Source: News Medical Life SciencesKnee 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.
