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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
Focuses on bone and sports injuries.
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New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost
Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?

Should I stop running if my knee hurts?

by Ewa M Roos, Christian Barton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe most common site for pain inrecreational runnersis the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pai

Should I stop running if my knee hurts?

by Ewa M Roos, Christian Barton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe most common site for pain inrecreational runnersis the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pai
Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&
Overview of Spine Osteoarthritis

Overview of Spine Osteoarthritis

Overview of Spine OsteoarthritisByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 20, 2024Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDFact checked byMaddy SimpsonOsteoarthritiscan af

Overview of Spine Osteoarthritis

Overview of Spine OsteoarthritisByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 20, 2024Medically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDFact checked byMaddy SimpsonOsteoarthritiscan af
Methods for bypassing and treating spinal cord injury

Methods for bypassing and treating spinal cord injury

JANUARY 8, 2024by Emmanuel Barraud,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe development of flexible electrodes has led to the first clinical applications in paraplegic patients and then in a

Methods for bypassing and treating spinal cord injury

JANUARY 8, 2024by Emmanuel Barraud,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe development of flexible electrodes has led to the first clinical applications in paraplegic patients and then in a
Carpal Tunnel Injection or Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Carpal Tunnel Injection or Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Carpal Tunnel Injection or Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & MoreByAngelica BottaroPublished on August 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJenny A. Dhingra, MDCarpal tunnel

Carpal Tunnel Injection or Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More

Carpal Tunnel Injection or Surgery: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & MoreByAngelica BottaroPublished on August 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJenny A. Dhingra, MDCarpal tunnel
Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi

Gymnastics is hard on the body—physical therapy can help

by Laura Castañón,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWatching Simone Biles, Frederick Richard, and other Olympic-level gymnasts compete with gravity-defying flips, twists, and spi
Study shows weightlifting before basketball practice does not affect shooting accuracy

Study shows weightlifting before basketball practice does not affect shooting accuracy

by Mike Krings,University of KansasGraphical representation of the biomechanical parameters examined during the preparatory and release phases of shooting motions. Knee angle (A); ankle angle (B

Study shows weightlifting before basketball practice does not affect shooting accuracy

by Mike Krings,University of KansasGraphical representation of the biomechanical parameters examined during the preparatory and release phases of shooting motions. Knee angle (A); ankle angle (B
New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit