Dec. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new technique for head and neck reconstruction using a pedicled latissimus dorsi flap. This approach offers a safer, faster alternative for high-risk ...

Absorbable suture anchors have been developed in order to avoid hardware-related problems. As with the metallic anchors discussed above, these anchors can be used in both open and arthroscopic ...

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in Sunday's wild-card win over the Packers, an MRI revealed Monday, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported ...

Biceps tendon tears or ruptures are often painful and frightening injuries. Although they typically occur in men of middle age or older, these injuries can also happen to younger and elderly ...

Typically, the tendon is reattached by drilling small holes into the bone. Once the tendon is secured, the sutures are pulled, first through the bone and then through the fingernail, and tied together ...

My PhD aimed to gain insights in the relationship between triceps surae muscle force-sharing, Achilles tendon properties, and changes in pain, tendon structure and functioning during rehabilitation in ...

The repair sutures further cut off the already limited ... And without knowing these answers, we cannot hope to significantly improve the tendon repair success. We do make admirable efforts ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A rotator cuff repair is a procedure in which torn tendons and/or muscles ...

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty is a surgery used to treat thumb arthritis ...