Understanding and Treating Knee Contusions
A contusion is the medical term for bruise, where a damaged blood vessel or capillary leaks blood into the area surrounding an injury.
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Researchers develop new material that improves quality, durability of knee cartilage implants
Researchers of Valencia's Polytechnic University (UPV), the University of Notre Dame (USA) and the Technological University of Auckland (New Zealand), along with multinational company Zimmer.
BMI may mediate inverse link between fiber intake, knee OA
(HealthDay)—The inverse association between fiber intake and the risk for incident symptomatic knee osteoarthritis may be partially mediated by body mass index.
Improved quadricep strength linked to better function in women with OA
The purpose of this research was to verify the effectiveness of an eight-week quadriceps strengthening program on pain, function and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Study examines care for knee replacement patients at physical therapy facilities
The results suggest that evidence-based PT interventions may be under-utilized in clinical practice and that the amount of therapy may be insufficient.