Stem cells can repair torn tendons or ligaments
Weekend athletes who overexert themselves running or playing basketball may one day reap the benefits of research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that shows that adult stem cells can be used to make new tendon or ligament tissue. Tendon and ligament injuries present a major clinical challenge to orthopedic medicine. In the United States, at least 200,000 patients undergo tendon or...The effects of smoking on fractures and ligament injuries
Cigarette smoking, which causes over 8.6 million illnesses annually in the U.S., has been shown to have harmful effects on a variety of orthopedic conditions. Studies have shown that the numerous toxins contained in cigarette smoke can undermine fracture and ligament repair following injury. In addition, smokers have higher rates of hip fracture, fracture healing problems and bone infections and...Consequences Of Smoking On Fractures & Ligament Injuries
Two studies associated with smoking have resulted in delayed healing in mice. It is quite shocking to know that over 8.6 million illnesses //in U.S., having harmful effects on variety of orthopedic conditions are reported annually due to Cigarette Smoking. Studies have proved that the toxins contained in cigarette can undermine fracture and ligament repairs following injuries. In addition, smoke...Modified Ligament Surgery Improves Outcomes Players, Athletes
A team of Surgeons has determined that by modifying a classic ligament surgery, they can return more athletes, such as baseball players//, to their prior level of competition. The modified surgery repairs a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL), which links and stabilizes bones of the lower and upper arm where they meet at the elbow. Less traumatic than the classic Tommy John surgery...Cigarette Smoking Delays Ligament Healing
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are reporting that smoking interferes with ligament healing. Studying mice with knee ligament injuries, the team discovered cigarette smoking impairs the recruitment of cells to the injury site and delays healing following ligament-repair surgery. They reported their findings in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. <...Smoking Hampers Healing of the Ligament
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have just given people another reason to kick the butt by revealing that smoking interferes with ligament healing. The researchers conducted a study on a mouse model and found that cigarette smoking impairs the recruitment of cells to the injury site and delays healing following ligament repair surgery. <b...Neoprene Sleeve in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery
Users of functional knee braces and neoprene sleeves have similar recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to new research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine at the Telus Convention Center. For patients returning to sport after ACL reconstruction, a functional knee brace, which is sturdy, elaborate,...Ligament Fixation System with cylindrical Cobalt-Chromium Staples
Description:The base of the staple is round and threaded to enable screwing onto the stapler. The base also has spikes. The legs of the staple are contoured to prevent the staple from backing out....Extra-flat type "P" ligament fixation staples
Description:A new generation of ORTHOMED S.A. fixation staples, manufactured from cobalt-chromium alloy: tried and test strength and tolerance...