Current thinking in surgical approaches to meniscus repair
With a Torn Meniscus, the Clock Is Ticking. Not so long ago, surgeons thought that … READ MORE
Knee brace
Knee braces help increase mobility. Unloading braces cushion the knee joint, help absorb impact and prevent bone to bone contact due to cartilage degeneration. Ligament braces prevent over-extending or bending the leg inward after strain, injury or surgery.
Significant degeneration of knee cartilage in overweight people, over time
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the articular cartilage protecting … READ MORE
Knee osteoarthritis: Daily walking maintains function
Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can gain significant benefits and avoid … READ MORE
Aggressive rehab safe after knee replacement
Aggressive rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty is safe and could lead to … READ MORE
Physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
New study puts four treatment strategies to the test. We believed there was a need … READ MORE
Calgary OA knee brace clinic – relieve knee pain, boost your mobility
Resume the activities you love. Unloading braces cushion the knee joint, help absorb … READ MORE
Combination therapy eases OA knee pain
“…the long-term clinical studies of stimulator treatment have shown reductions … READ MORE
Optimize bracing for knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were … READ MORE
It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA
The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. … READ MORE
Brace yourself for knee pain relief
If you’re among the estimated 10 million [Americans, annually] who have been … READ MORE
Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery
Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement … READ MORE
Glucosamine-chondroitin shown protective for 6 years in patients with knee OA
Cartilage volume loss was reduced in patients with knee osteoarthritis who … READ MORE
Meniscus surgery criteria called into question
Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
Effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management of knee osteoarthritis
A new study from Western’s Bone and Joint Institute could save the health-care … READ MORE
Strategies to reduce progression of structural changes in osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate is more efficient than anti-inflammatory drugs for delaying the … READ MORE
Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and … READ MORE
OA bracing: Spin class
Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery … READ MORE
Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis
Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly … READ MORE
When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon
One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to … READ MORE
Spenser’s knee braces are awesome!
Up and coming superstar Spenser Wilton’s father writes about Endurocross … READ MORE
Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with … READ MORE
Knee brace reduces damage, pain in osteoarthritis
For the first time, a scientific study has shown that a simple slip-on knee brace … READ MORE
Low intensity intervention yields modest benefit in knee and hip osteoarthritis
The combined patient and provider intervention resulted in modest improvement in … READ MORE
Gait retraining improves symptoms of knee OA
Walking differently to reduce knee pain. A number of different gait modifications … READ MORE
OA knee braces: Buying time
Long-term compliance data raise issues. A study published in the August issue of … READ MORE
Knee and hip OA significantly impact quality of life in younger adults
Adults aged between 20 and 55 years with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) report … READ MORE
Does silent inflammation explain rise in ‘Non-OA’ knee pain?
An Italian study [2] detects a high prevalence of inflammatory abnormalities in the … READ MORE
Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness
Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and … READ MORE
AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use … READ MORE
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