Tendon Repair Articles
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Collagen Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
The three main components of tissue engineering applications are scaffold, cell and growth-stimulating signals. Collagen has been widely used in the clinical field due to its abundance in nature, biocompatibility, low antigenicity and biodegradability. In addition, the high tensile strength and fibril-forming ability of collagen enable it to be made into various forms such as tissue grafts, ...
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Corey’s Story: First Patient Treated with BEAR® Implant Going Strong After Six Years
Before any new medical technology is approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a considerable number of courageous patients must first agree to participate in clinical trials of the new technology – without any data on potential success rates. For the BEAR® Implant, that brave patient was Corey Peak, a recreational athlete who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ...
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Phoebe’s Story: A Cross-Country Journey to Repair a Torn ACL
Some patients go to great lengths to ensure they receive the best treatment for an injury — even if it requires traveling to the opposite side of the country. That was the case with Phoebe Anderson, a collegiate athlete at the University of California at Berkeley who suffered an ACL tear while playing rugby. Twenty-year old Phoebe and her mother, Larissa, learned about the BEAR® ...
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Luna’s Story: Teen Trailblazer Becomes First BEAR Implant Patient in Connecticut
Very rarely does a high school student who aspires to study medicine get a first-hand opportunity to be a medical trailblazer. But 15-year-old Luna Martini stepped comfortably into that role when she became the first patient in Connecticut to receive a BEAR® Implant to treat her torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). A freshman at Farmington High School, Luna aspires to be a doctor herself ...
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What are Surgical Options for ACL Tears?
The anterior cruciate ligament, better known as the ACL, is one of the two ligaments in the center of your knee that connect the femur to the tibia. It’s also one of the most commonly injured, especially among athletes. Unlike many other ligaments in the body, the ACL does not have the ability to heal on its own. A thick liquid – called synovial fluid – reduces friction ...
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Shoulder Subluxations (aka Slipped Shoulders) After Stroke
Introduction: What Is A Subluxation? Following the onset of a stroke, it is common that the hemiparetic arm may experience something called a subluxation or “slipped shoulder”. This is a very common impairment that follows in the wake of arm weakness caused by a stroke. Shoulder subluxations occur in the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder. This is the area in which the humerus (bone ...
By Neurolutions
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We put the O2 in WRKUT
Over the course of time, humankind has been continuously searching for methods to remain young, preserve their health and become more and more efficient in all aspects of their existence. Especially nowadays, in the fast-paced world that we all live in, it is important to maintain a balanced lifestyle and to prioritize the health of our bodies and minds. But do you really have the time to ...
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Pre-Clinical Effectiveness - Case Study
VersaWrap as a Protective Interface Background: Fibrous scar tissue between tendon and the surrounding tissue is a common complication following flexor tendon repair. Several factors contribute to scar tissue formation, including damage to the tendon sheath, suture placement, and tendon immobilization. Scar tissue formation results in increased work of flexion (WOF) and contracture formation, ...
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Silk Fibroin Enhances Tendon Repair and Tissue Regeneration
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have used silk protein, which is produced by silkworms, as a biomaterial for tendon repair. The researchers report that their approach has made significant progress in tendon regeneration of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). SF is a promising biomaterial for tendon repair, but its relatively rigid mechanical properties and low cell ...
By Matexcel
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Is This Wrist Tendonitis?
Wrist tendonitis can cause severe pain in the fingers, wrist, hand or lower forearm. The pain is usually a dull ache. And it's especially achy when you move your wrist or grasp objects. However, the pain can also be sharp or shooting. And it can be accompanied by tenderness and some swelling. This article describes: What wrist tendonitis pain is all about How to distinguish it from ...
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Prolotherapy and the Use of Sugars in Orthopedics
Prolotherapy has been a part of modern orthopedic practices since the 1940s. It is growing in popularity not just in the U.S., but globally as well. Also known as “regenerative injection therapy” (RIT), prolotherapy is a procedure used to treat musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain of the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and pelvis (Sit et ...
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Medical Silicone Insoles
100% pure medical grade silicone gel material. Soft, durable, environmental, harmless, comfortable. Silicone pad for shoes is suitable for calcaneal spurs, Achilles tendon ligament operation, calcaneus tenderness, and fatigue heel lesions. The silicone heel inserts utilizes the special softness and elasticity of the silicone material and the non-deformation design. The design of the shape ...
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Oxygen therapy for rheumatology
HBOT is a very effective adjunctive treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis procedures Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that can affect the lining of the joints and cause painful swelling that will result in the erosion of bones and the deformation of joints, which aggravated, leads to physical disabilities. As an autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis ...
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Concrete Construction Health Effects
It’s no secret that working in Concrete Construction is dangerous. The immediate safety hazards are well known. Getting speared or cut on rebar, sore from the hard physical labor; cuts or punctures from nails; and struck by tools, materials or equipment can all cause injuries. Add to that possible falls especially at the leading edge; cuts or shock from powered equipment; burns or explosion ...
By SafetyNow
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How magnets act with electromagnetic impulses
Researchers are now engaged in exploring the various alternative remedies to treat the general health related issues. Magnet therapy is one amongst the all. Since the ancient times people were aware of the health benefits of Magnet. Treating various physical illnesses with the help of magnet is known as Magnetic Field Therapy. The magnetic field has a great affect on human body. A proper balance ...
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Electrospun nanofibres of polycaprolactone, and their use for tendon regeneration
Inferior scar tissue formed when injured tendons heal often results in ongoing pain and site morbidity. With current treatments being ineffective, there is a clinical need for a tissue engineered approach. Electrospinning produces nanofibres with morphologies and architectures similar to the natural extra cellular matrix. Research incorporating electrospinning for tendon regeneration is limited. ...
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