knee joint Articles
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How to Overcome Excessive Stride? Step Frequency Increase by 5% to Reduce Heel Pad Thickness
In a 2011 study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that increasing stride frequency can reduce the impact on runners. Through the subtle increase of walking frequency, the pressure on hip and knee joint during running can be reduced, and the common injuries related to running can be prevented and treated. Running is for health, but about 65-75% of runners suffer from injuries every ...
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Hydroxyapatite labelled with yttrium-90 or lutetium 177 for radiation synovectomy
Radiation Synovectomy (radiosynovectomy, radiosynoviorthesis or RSV) is a method of treatment by intra-articular application of beta-emitting radioisotopes. There are several radionuclides available for this treatment and some radiopharmaceuticals have been shown to be effective and safe for this procedure. Hydroxyapatite (HA) particles are regarded as one of the most suitable carriers for ...
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Discover Our Unique Cartilage Repair Solution
There are now nearly 230 million patients with osteoarthritis in the world and 4 million additional cartilage lesions per year. Osteoarthritis results anatomically in the destruction of cartilage in the joints (knee, hip, etc.), which causes severe pain and a significant reduction in mobility. ACS Biotech is an innovative biotechnology company created in 2013 by Pascale Hazot, Doctor of ...
By ACS Biotech
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Hip and knee osteoarthiritis cases are on the rise
Depending on the severity, osteoarthritis (OA) can be a seriously debilitating condition. This is particularly true when it takes effect on an individual’s hips or knees, joints that are essential for basic mobility. 2017 data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases by Saeid Safiri, PhD, of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, and his colleagues, shows a consistent and ...
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Rehabilitation after ACL injury - Case Study
Rehabilitation of Tom, 21 years Sporty man Recreational volleyball Post-operative rehabilitation ACL Left (week 8) Tom suffered an ACL tear on his left leg during a volleyball match. The doctor in charge decided to proceed with an operative reconstruction of the affected ligament. Tom then immediately started a rehabilitation process to get him back on the court as soon as possible. The ...
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Engineers torque technology to medics
Medical experts and sports scientists are becoming increasingly reliant on engineers as their disciplines become more and more technical. Mark Ingham looks at some of the projects his company, Sensor Technology, has helped behind the scenes. Like most rugby players I took my knees for granted until the day a twisting fall resulted in a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Fortunately these days it ...
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Systemic Disease Is Due To The Collapse Of The Arch? Insole Must Have 3 Points Choose The Right To Go Longer
"My feet hurt even when I just walk for a little while.Do I have the flat feet and is my arch too collapsed?" "The network says that the those have plantar fasciitis should wear an insole. Why is it more painful?" Foot discomfort inevitably affects the quality of life, and plausible concept will make the situation worse. "The foot is uncomfortable because the arch is too collapsed" and "the foot ...
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