Nature

Bone-patellar tendon-bone versus two- and four-strand hamstring tendon autografts for ACL reconstruction in young adults: a Bayesian network meta-analysis

Bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB), two- and four-strand hamstring tendon (4SHT and 2SHT, respectively) are the most common autografts used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The ...
Healio

Single-leg hop test may predict odds of persistent patellar instability

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Limb symmetry index for single-leg hop and triple hop movements was significantly associated with persistent ...
UPI

Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

NEW YORK April 26 (UPI) --The ability to detect knee osteoarthritis with a blood test up to eight years before it appears on X-rays -- as researchers have done -- could lead to therapies that delay ...
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What is causing your knee pain? Torn or worn-out cartilage? 3 self tests

A torn meniscus or cartilage in your knee is one of the most common knee injuries. When you are younger, the tear often occurs with an athletic event. Torn cartilage can occur from any activity in ...
Nature

Objective assessment of patellar maltracking with 3 T dynamic magnetic resonance imaging: feasibility of a robust and reliable measuring technique

Several anatomical risk factors predispose the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) to instability by influencing its physiological kinematics 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. The gold standard diagnostic tool for ...
WebMD

Best Exercises for Patellar Tendinopathy

Patellar tendinopathy happens when the patella tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone is torn or injured. Stress on the tendon causes tiny tears, which are usually small enough ...