Increases in training volume associated with injuries among runners
Results presented at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting showed an association between increases in training volume with injuries among runners training for a marathon.
Cell-based intervention appears to be effective in large knee articular cartilage defects
Use of a stem cell-based articular regeneration technology may be safe and effective in the treatment of large knee cartilage defects, according to a presenter.
Study finds positive results from nonopioid pain regimen after meniscal surgery
Compared with a traditional opioid regimen, a multimodal, nonnarcotic, pain management protocol provided “equivalent or better” pain control and outcomes following primary meniscectomy or meniscal repair, according to published results.
Study finds 15.7% conversion rate from arthroscopic meniscectomy to TKR at 20 years
At 20 years, patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy for degenerative meniscus tears were converted to total knee replacement at a 15.7% rate, according to published results.
Repair of meniscus root tears may reduce arthritis, arthroplasty risk in select patients
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meniscus root tears should be recognized and diagnosed early to reduce the risk for arthritis and knee replacement, according to a presenter.
