Knee injury

Mini MRI pinpoints ‘magic angle’ for more accurate diagnosis of knee injury

Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a prototype mini MRI scanner that fits around a patient’s leg. Knee injuries affect millions of people – and MRI scans are crucial to diagnosing the problem, leading to quick … READ MORE

Heather Curilla BSc PT, Physiotherapy Consultant – Redcord Calgary

Redcord is a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen the muscles of the body. The suspension adds a new element to the treatment of injuries and pain by eliminating compensations and isolating key muscles used … READ MORE

Arthritis is common in people who tear knee ligaments

Former Dallas Texans player Christina Gordon (wearing brace) gave up club soccer after breaking her femur and tearing the ACL in both knees over a three-year span with the Texans. Dallas Morning News By Jonathan Cluett MD, Verywell … READ MORE

Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis

This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement surgery. Here is what they found. Florence Dressler illustration in Feminology 1902, page 607. Library of … READ MORE

Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a phase 2 study published Nov. 12 in the Annals of Family … READ MORE

Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good

Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time leading to … READ MORE

OA quickly progresses among young military officers with knee injuries

Nearly one in five military officers who have had a knee injury developed radiographic osteoarthritis before 30 years of age, according to data presented at the ACR/ARHP 2018 Annual Meeting. Military populations experience high rates … READ MORE

If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert

If you take up exercise later in life, as a treatment for joint or hip pain, you should expect a small, temporary increase in pain. [2] But if you proceed sensibly, you will be rewarded with pain relief similar [5] to that of a … READ MORE

Scientists uncover why knee joint injury leads to osteoarthritis

Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice hockey, but people often do not know that such injuries may lead to joint inflammation and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Leading non-invasive … READ MORE

Physical therapies underused following total knee replacement

Evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery are underused, and the dosage may not be adequate to achieve optimal outcomes, according to a retrospective review in Arthritis Care … READ MORE

Physical therapy often as good as surgery for one type of knee injury

For many people with a tear in the rubbery cartilage that cushions the knee, physical therapy may work just as well as surgery — in terms of quieting pain and returning the joint’s function, a new study suggests. Immobilize … READ MORE

Lower limb and knee account for >75% of musculoskeletal injuries in today’s military

Osteoarthritis is among the leading causes of disability in the United States, costing billions of dollars each year in lost work hours, treatments and doctor visits, and leaving people sidelined from day-to-day activities. Hector … READ MORE

Researchers watch the knee degenerate and understand how osteoarthritis may begin

Kinesiology study shows how knee cartilage is protected by the menisci. University of Calgary researchers Ziad Abusara and Walter Herzog have discovered that most patients who had their meniscus removed developed knee osteoarthritis. … READ MORE

Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis

Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis and face problems with their knees earlier in life than the average person, a study has revealed. Reviewers found that both exercise and … READ MORE

Knee surgery—have we been doing it wrong?

Cleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University at Buffalo study that could impact athletes and seniors, reduce health care costs. By Grove Potter, University at Buffalo July 18, 2017 A team of … READ MORE

What I wish I’d known about my knees

Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of avoiding a knee replacement have limited or no evidence to support them. Some enrich the pockets of medical practitioners while rarely benefiting … READ MORE

Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries

‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic knees, expert panel says. An international expert panel says a common, minimally invasive surgery is largely useless for knee problems stemming from … READ MORE

Expert advice against surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee damage

Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not be performed in almost all patients with degenerative knee disease, say a panel of international experts in the British Medical Journal, BMJ today. … READ MORE

Noisy knees may be an early sign of knee osteoarthritis

People who hear grating, cracking, or popping sounds in or around their knee joint may be at increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. Garry Knight Photo Flickr Penny Smith, EurekAlert! 04 May 2017 A new study using data from … READ MORE

Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!

Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to many. In fact one out of three of us have a chance of developing OA. It is defined as the breakdown of articular cartilage which further affects the … READ MORE

A runner’s guide to the perfect shoe

In 2010, the running-shoe world was in turmoil. The rapid rise of barefoot and minimalist running had sparked a critical re-evaluation of all the fancy technology packed into the most popular shoes – rollbars, heel lifts, cushioning … READ MORE

Biomarkers after ACL surgery may signal severity of osteoarthritis later in life

A majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients develop a condition known as post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) within 15 years of surgery, which can be debilitating and limit activity. 5 sports which can help … READ MORE

Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis

A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years confirms that arthritis is more prevalent today, but also that people are increasingly being diagnosed at a younger age and with an increasingly higher BMI. … READ MORE

Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy

Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese patients, those with diabetes, depression disorders and rheumatoid arthritis had a higher chance of conversion to total knee arthroplasty 2 years following … READ MORE

Knee surgery holds even in heavier patients

Success rates for meniscus surgery were similar for those with average and higher BMI. Some surgeons may be hesitant to repair a torn meniscus on heavier patients, assuming there is a higher chance of the repair failing. But a study … READ MORE

Personal factors linked with increased risk of knee OA in the military population

In an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee osteoarthritis correlated with chronological age, race, rank and branch of service, according to results. Maximalist shoes fail to cushion impact of … READ MORE

Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA

Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) severity and two-year progression, according to research from Tufts Medical Center in … READ MORE

Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery

People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off returning to full weight bearing after six weeks instead of the standard eight, a small study suggests. The knee brace is amazing. It actually allowed me to … READ MORE

Footwear, traction, and the risk of athletic injury

High degrees of rotational traction associated with athletic footwear can increase the risk of non-contact lower extremity injury following an unexpected neuromuscular perturbation, possibly by increasing biomechanical joint loading … READ MORE

Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries in human trial

A ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment and prognosis of a common sporting knee injury, has been trialled in humans for the first time by scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and … READ MORE

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