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  • Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes

    Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.

    Source: Healio

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  • Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

    Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to these athletes.

    Source: AOSSM

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  • Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears

    When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

    Source: Verywell health

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  • 3 Innovations That Are Improving Precision in Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty

    The outcomes of direct anterior hip replacement may be equivalent to conventional hip replacement using lateral or posterior approaches, but demand for the direct anterior approach has soared in recent years.

    Source: Cleveland Clinic

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  • People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here`s everything you need to know about this common surgery

    Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.

    Source: Medical Xpress

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  • Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts

    Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they should.

    Source: US News

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  • Exercising with knee or hip pain

    If you deal with knee and hip pain, it may be time to up your exercise game. More than just a good health habit, exercise is also an effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. And exercises that can strengthen muscles supporting knees and hips can be especially helpful.

    Source: Harvard Health Publishing

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  • Lower Back and Hip Pain: What`s Causing It?

    Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

    Source: Verywell Health

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  • Matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield high return to sports rate

    Results showed chondral defects of the knee treated with matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield a high rate of patient satisfaction and return to sports in a community practice.

    Source: Healio

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  • Does losing weight make an athlete better? Associations between body composition and performance

    In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involves balancing the benefits and risks. In addition to weight, body composition can also impact an athlete's performance.

    Source: Medical Xpress

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