Functional outcomes were similar for immediate reconstruction and optional later reconstruction. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can lead to joint instability and impaired knee function.

The reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has long represented a cornerstone in the surgical management of knee instability, particularly among athletes. In recent years, however, the ...

Operative stabilization of acromioclavicular joint injuries is typically recommended for Rockwood type IV (posterior clavicular displacement, often through trapezius), type V (extreme superior ...

The procedure was conducted in a live surgery format and represented the maiden clinical implementation of artificial ...

In his green and blue chequered kilt, Professor Gordon Mackay was proclaimed the ‘Godfather’ by Brazil’s national-team surgeon Dr Moises Cohen. The Scot had been invited out to Sao Paulo to explain ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Immediate weight-bearing may offer benefits vs. casting for rehabilitation after ankle ligament surgery.

Top biomedical engineering researcher develops synthetic scaffolds for tendon and ligament regeneration. Previous synthetic tendon grafts have led to poor outcomes and implant rejection. Australia has ...

Soft tissue injuries can cause problems, especially for serious athletes. Damage to a ligament can mean pain, swelling, and a long recovery. Severe injuries to ligaments like the ulnar collateral ...

A hyperextended knee — or knee hyperextension — develops when the knee joint bends the wrong way and can damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global artificial ligaments and tendons market size is expected to grow by USD 15,547 thousand during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by ...