Background The vertical drop jump (VDJ) test is widely used for clinical assessment of ACL injury risk, but it is not clear whether such assessments are valid. Aim To examine if sports medicine ...

A knee replacement infection may develop after a person has had an operation to replace their knee joint. Symptoms can include increased pain and stiffness, an inability to walk, liquid draining, and ...

MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPUM, developer of the Digital Knee ® sensor and clinical data standard, have partnered with Corflex Global, a premium orthopedic bracing manufacturer, to digitize ...

Anybody who's ever been to the physiotherapist will tell you that, after that first-day shine wears off, physiotherapy often becomes a tedious endeavour, especially when you don’t see numbers on a ...

There are various potential causes of knee pain while sitting. These include sitting for too long, sitting in an awkward position, ergonomics, and several underlying conditions. Many people spend long ...

Background Excessive dynamic knee valgus may leave athletes prone to serious knee injuries. The Star Excursion Balance Test (StarReach) is an objective clinical test, well applicable for ...

From quick bedside ultrasounds to detailed MRIs and innovative weight-bearing scans, imaging technology is transforming how we detect and manage knee problems. Each method offers unique strengths, ...

A new regional assessment system is trying to speed up the time it takes for patients in pain to see an orthopedic specialist, the latest effort to address hip and knee replacement wait times that ...