Orthopedics

An ACL Tear That Heals Itself?

(WSJ) – A blown anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is the fear of athletes everywhere, or almost anyone who has a knee. Treatment for a torn ACL typically involves surgically reconstructing the ligament with harvested tissue. […]

3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing at the Point of Care

(ODT) -Bringing additive manufacturing and procedural planning technologies to the point of care is an innovative way for healthcare systems to improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and reduce total costs. This approach is gaining popularity as more healthcare executives realize the benefits of point of care. […]

Joint Replacement

Genetic Basis for Joint Replacement Failure

(GEN) – More than five million joint replacements are performed globally each year. Although most patients are satisfied with the results of their surgery, a significant number of joint replacements fail early, following adverse immune responses. […]