Study shows powered prosthetic ankles can restore a wide range of functions for amputees
Credit: Aaron Fleming A recent case study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel ...
Tag: Orthopedic Medicine
Balancing between build-up and break-down of bone
Researchers at Osaka University define the complex role of SLPI, a secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor, in coordinating the biphasic action ...
Urolithin A shows effective against muscular dystrophy
Credit: © Amazentis / EPFL Auwerx Lab Progression of Duchenne Muscle Dystrophy (DMD) can be delayed in mice by supplementing ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not just an office workers’ condition
Researchers find that manufacturing workers experience more incidence of the common hand, wrist injuryCredit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT - ...
Detecting for carpal tunnel syndrome with a smartphone game
Early diagnosis enabled by identifying syndrome based on thumb movements through machine leaningCredit: Yuta Sugiura A Japanese research group combined ...
‘Break a leg’ not so lucky when it leads to limb deformities
Surgery could be eliminatedCredit: University of South Australia Orthopaedic researchers are one step closer to preventing life-long arm and leg ...
A joint effort to improve shoulder surgery
A Pitt bioengineer and orthopaedic surgeon develop a quantitative, individualized approach for capsule surgery following shoulder dislocationCredit: University of Pittsburgh/Richard ...
David Kaplan elected to National Academy of Engineering
Tufts biomedical engineer and researcher is recognized for his contributions to silk-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicineCredit: Alonso ...
Kessler Team tests regenerative approach to preventing osteoarthritis after knee injury
With funding from The Geneva Foundation, Kessler Foundation and New Jersey Regenerative Institute conduct an in-depth study of the role ...
Bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine
Regeneration of muscle tissue was achieved by combining direct cell reprogramming with natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold as structural supportCredit: Institute for ...
Radiological images confirm ‘COVID-19 can cause the body to attack itself’
Imaging illustrates severity, long-term prognosis of COVID-19-related muscle, joint painCredit: Northwestern University CHICAGO --- Muscle soreness and achy joints are ...
NASA grant enables scientist to explore ways to keep astronauts’ bones strong in space
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb.18, 2021) - Extended time in space weakens astronauts' bones, so scientists are ...
Sweet coating for sour bones
Credit: Dr. Zhenzhen Wang, University of Macau Osteoporosis is a leading global health challenge. Besides its own adverse effects, it ...
Notes of discomfort: Study keys in on trends in marching band members’ pain
Credit: Photo by Zachary C.Person, OSU CORVALLIS, Ore. - Marching band members in leadership roles are more likely to feel ...