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Noninvasive procedure is superior to steroid injection for painful knee osteoarthritis
Noninvasive procedure is superior to steroid injection for painful knee osteoarthritis
Source: Science DailyFor patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, a minimally invasive procedure called cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) provides better pain reduction and functional improvement compared to steroid injection of the knee, concludes a study.
Hamstring injuries in baseball may be preventable
Hamstring injuries in baseball may be preventable
Source: Science DailyCreating a program to prevent hamstring injuries in minor league and major league baseball players might be a possibility say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO.
Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears
Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears
Source: HealioPatients with rotator cuff tears experience fatty infiltration increased percentages of most likely caused primarily by muscle atrophy and a single image slice did not capture 3-D muscle measurements, according to recently published data.
Does platelet-rich plasma for the knee work?
Does platelet-rich plasma for the knee work?
Source: Medical News TodayAthletes such as Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal are rumored to have undergone a relatively new treatment that involves injections of platelet-rich plasma. Proponents say the therapy offers cutting-edge treatment for previously debilitating injuries, including painful knee problems due to osteoarthritis.
Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases
Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases
Source: Science DailyNew research from the University, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal, shows a strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood.
