Spinal deformity may go unnoticed until a problem manifests. These authors studied healthy volunteers to evaluate the relationships between gravity line, foot position, and spinopelvic landmarks. Spine
For patients with failed prior treatments for articular cartilage defects of the knee, autologous chondrocyte implantation may provide significant benefits, according to a report in the January issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Medical device maker Stryker Corp reported quarterly earnings that were in line with expectations as sales of artificial hips and knees picked up pace after a prolonged slump. Reuters Health Information
Why are some athletes able to withstand very high magnitude impacts without much deficit, whereas others struggle with significantly lower-end impacts? Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture who underwent immediate mobilization and rehabilitation had outcomes after 1 year that were similar to those in patients treated with surgery. Medscape Medical News