Reconstructing the Knee: The Role of Artificial Ligaments in ACL Injuries
When the ACL is injured, athletes experience instability, pain, swelling, and difficulties with mobility. For Xiao Wu, his injury began during a routine training session, leading to a complete tear of ...
Kirsty Muir interview: I made podium in ski final – with a torn ACL
With one run to go in a Freeski Big Air World Cup in late 2023, Kirsty Muir decided to go for it, despite minor knee pain, ...
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Doherty: Despite high-profile examples, ACL injuries are still a monster
Elite athletes have made returns from torn ACLs look routine in recent years. It may not be quite as straightforward further down the totem pole, though, evidence suggests.
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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 ...
The Secrets Behind Knee Injuries in Professional Football Players: Understanding ACL Reconstruction and Recovery
ACL injuries are alarmingly common among professional athletes engaged in high-intensity sports like football and basketball. The knee joint is under continuous stress from abrupt stops, turns, and ...
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FDA clears Miach Orthopaedics ACL implant for expanded use
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Miach Orthopaedics Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) implant for ...
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Earlier ACL reconstruction associated with lower risk of knee osteoarthritis, finds Preclinical study
A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower ...