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Altered knee joint movement after ACL surgery could contribute to early-onset knee osteoarthritis
Some individuals who have had anterior-cruciate-ligament reconstruction (ACLR), the kind of surgery often performed on ...
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Current state and future prospects of artificial ligaments for treating ACL injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common, especially among athletes. Each year, over 400 000 ACL reconstruction ...
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When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure
An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care ...
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Hospital for Special Surgery Preclinical Study Finds Earlier ACL Reconstruction is Associated with Lower Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
A preclinical study by HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and ...