50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever—especially for young athletes
Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to 1989 and won 288 games. Only 25 MLB pitchers have won more.
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Musculoskeletal System: News and Research on Ligaments
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Surgery is the default treatment for ACL injuries, but it's not the only way
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee joint.
May 6, 2024
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Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males, finds study
Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, are typically thought to be caused by acute traumatic events, such as sudden twists. Led by Penn State researchers, new work analyzing an animal model ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Study finds delayed ACL surgery may be safe for many adults, less so for some children
A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of medical records concludes that delaying surgical treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in some children is associated with a higher risk of new tears in the meniscus ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Women soccer players more likely to tear their ACL than men. Here's why—and how to prevent these injuries
England women's soccer captain Leah Williamson and Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema will miss the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which starts this week, due to ACL injuries.
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Male, female knee cartilage disparities may explain differences in rates of degeneration
Researchers have long known there are sex disparities when it comes to the prevalence and severity of knee osteoarthritis, a disease that causes cartilage degeneration. Now, investigations underway at UT Southwestern Medical ...
May 1, 2023
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Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?
Have you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?
Apr 20, 2023
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Baseball season is here: Watch out for UCL tears
Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.
Apr 12, 2023
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Female football players are at much higher risk of career-ending ACL injuries: The science on why
Women's football is riding high. Not only are fans celebrating the success of the England team at the Arnold Clark Cup and Euro 2022, but this year will see the Fifa Women's World Cup kick off in July.
Feb 24, 2023
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2D and 3D MRIs provide reliable measurements for planning ACL surgery, study shows
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably establish measurements for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) "footprints" that are critical to the placement of grafts for reconstruction surgery, UT Southwestern researchers report.
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