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Pregnancy and gait: From foot pain to fall prevention
Researchers are investigating how changes during pregnancy may affect the lower extremities in the long term, as well as ways to treat and prevent these issues. Read more
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Ultrasonographic examination of plantar fasciitis: a comparison of patient positions during examination
The aim of the study was to investigate if ultrasound examination in a supine position, which is more comfortable than the prone position, is valid. Read more
What Recent Studies Reveal About Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures
I was interested to read two articles on proximal fifth metatarsal fractures in NBA and NFL players. Both articles were published this year, providing the most up-to-date approaches for Zone 2 and 3 fractures. Read more
Improved function seen long-term after ankle fracture fixation
Few patients who underwent ankle fracture fixation experienced pain or had restricted function and many patients had improved long-term functional scores, despite the Read more
Eating your greens could enhance sport performance
Nitrate supplementation in conjunction with Sprint Interval Training in low oxygen conditions could enhance sport performance a study has found. Read more
Extra physical education classes may benefit bone health in girls, study shows
The seven-year study specifically measured the impact of school-based exercise on tibia cortical bone mass distribution, finding that the extra activity time saw significant Read more
The Fate of the Ailing Ankle: Arthrodesis Versus Arthroplasty
By: Robert L. Parisien, MD ; Jason P. Tartaglione, MD ; Shaun Kink, MD ; Michael Aynardi, MD ; Lew C. Schon, MD ; and Christopher W. DiGiovanni, MD This “Face Off” presents the most compelling arguments in support of both ankle arthrodesis and total ankle replacement (TAR) in the management of end-stage ankle arthritis. […]
Concussions on the rise for adolescents, researchers say
Sustaining a concussion during adolescence may be more common than previous estimates, according to researchers presenting their study at the American Orhopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO today. time to recover between throws, say researchers who have analyzed the impact of fatigue. Read more
Osteochondral allograft transplantation effective for treating knee cartilage injuries
For athletes and highly active patients who sustain cartilage injuries to their knee, an osteochondral allograft transplantation can be a successful treatment option, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. Read more
Composition of artificial turf surfaces key to preventing high school football injuries
A study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, shows how the infill weight of artificial turf surfaces can directly affect the number of injuries to high school football players. Read more
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