How the octopus forms an elbow
The octopus arm is extremely flexible. Thanks to this flexibility--the arm is said to possess a virtually infinite number of "degrees of freedom"--the octopus is able to generate a vast repertoire of movements that is unmatched by the human arm. Nonetheless, despite the huge evolutionary gap and morphological differences between the octopus and vertebrates, the octopus arm acts much like a three-...New biologic treatment for tennis elbow may replace surgery for chronic sufferers
A person suffering from tennis elbow may not have to look any further than his or her own body for the most effective treatment, according to a study published in the November issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Specially-prepared platelets taken from the patient which are then re-injected into the tendon of the affected elbow provides more relief than more commonly-used ther...Tennis elbow not new among cricketers, say experts
Tennis elbow has been enjoying the spot light following ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's and several other players complaining about the condition. However, the condition is not uncommon in the sports arena//. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis as it is called in medical parlance, is an affliction where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of...Watch Out! Sideswipe Elbow Injuries On The Rise
Those who poke their elbows out of car windows have a high risk of contracting severe injuries, more specifically sideswipe injuries to the upper arm warns a new study, the results of which can be cited in the latest edition of Medical Journal of Australia. // It is not uncommon to see a driver resting his/her hands on the car window, in a relaxed manner. However experts warn that it can...Kallis to undergo surgery for tennis elbow
World's leading all-rounder Jacques Kallis will undergo surgery next week to repair a tennis elbow injury that has plagued him since November last year.// The 30-year-old South African vice-captain was forced out of last year's tour of Australia because of the problem and is now doubtful for the tour of Sri Lanka in August. 'However, he should be fit and ready for the ICC Ch...Steroids Ineffective In Tennis Elbow
Steroid injections are apparently of no use in tennis elbow and a wait and watch approach may be the best, a new study in the BMJ says. // Australian researchers tested this approach in one group of volunteers, who were assured that their problem would be sorted out. A second group were given a local corticosteroid injection and advised to gradually return to normal activities. The f...A winning shot is here to battle ‘tennis elbow
A recent study conducted at Stanford University published in American Journal of Sports Medicine claims that a prospective new treatment is at hand to help those// suffering from elbow tendonitis often termed as ‘tennis elbow’ or ‘golfer’s elbow to avoid the possibility of a surgery to alleviate the suffering. It’s not necessarily a malady afflicting just men or women wielding racquets on grass...DJD II Dynamic Elbow Joint Distractor
Description:The two principal goals of the DJD® II are to allow active or passive motion of the elbow and to protect the articular surfaces of the elbow and collateral ligaments. Motion is allowed by a hinge which is designed to replicate the elbow's axis of rotation, while an integrated distraction mechanism prevents the articular surfaces from damaging each other. The DJD® II may be used in either...AliMed® Bendable Elbow Orthosis
Description:AliMed® Bendable Elbow Orthosis fits almost any arm -- simply bend the aluminum forearm and humeral cuffs to meet your exact requirements. The cuffs are connected by an aluminum bar that can be bent to achieve almost any elbow angle. The central part of the joiner bar extends out so it never contacts the elbow joint.Special attention is paid to the patient comfort, which translates well in...