Orthopedics

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• Graft Choice for a High-level Athlete

• Orthopedics, August 2012, Volume 35 Issue 8
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• Feature Article

• Effect of Donor Age on Patellar Tendon Allograft ACL Reconstruction

• Orthopedics, August 2012, Volume 35 Issue 8
• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with patellar tendon allograft tissue is a common orthopedic procedure. It is unknown what effect, if any, the...More »

• Feature Article

• Effects of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist on Collagen and Matrix Metalloproteinases in Stress-shielded Achilles Tendons of Rats

• Orthopedics, August 2012, Volume 35 Issue 8
• Based on previous studies showing that interleukin-1 (IL-1) significantly increased after stress shielding, this article reports further research into the...More »

• Researchers use isotopes to reliably, safely measure bone loss

• July 30, 2012
• Researchers at Arizona State University and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are using isotopic analysis to measure bone loss — and...More »

• In the Journals

• Platelet-rich plasma improved patellar tendon healing

• July 23, 2012
• Insertion of platelet-rich plasma gel to patellar tendon harvest sites improved healing and reduced postoperative pain in patients undergoing anterior...More »

• Industry News

• K2M launches expanded biologics portfolio

• Orthopedics Today, August 2012
• K2M Inc. announced an expansion of the company’s biologics offering with the launch of its VESUVIUS Osteobiologic Systems and new additions to its...More »

• In the Journals

• Platelet-rich fibrin matrix displays no effect on cuff tendon healing

• Orthopedics Today, August 2012
• Researchers found platelet-rich fibrin matrix applied to the tendon-bone interface at the time of rotator cuff repair showed no demonstrable effect on...More »

• Perspective

• Leucocyte platelet-rich fibrin with rotator cuff repair enhances early vascularization

• Orthopaedics Today Europe [Archives], Issue 3
• In patients with chronic rotator cuff tears, applying leucocyte platelet-rich fibrin increased vascularization following arthroscopic repairs, but did not...More »

• Meeting News Coverage

• Study: Platelet-rich plasma not effective for treatment of Achilles tendinosis

• Orthopedics Today, July 2012
• SAN DIEGO – Platelet-rich plasma does not improve chronic non-insertional Achilles tendinosis, according to a researcher who presented at the...More »

• Almost one-quarter of European countries do not provide access to biologics for arthritis

• June 14, 2012
• In a study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress, researchers demonstrated inequalities in access to biologics for the...More »

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