Astros make plans for Berkman-less lineup Mar 14, 2010
Berkman underwent arthroscopic surgery Saturday morning to remove loose cartilage debris from his left knee and will be out two to four weeks, leaving the Astros with the reality they could be without their five-time All-Star first baseman on Opening Day. The immediate plan is for Blum to get most of the starts at first base during Grapefruit League play, and he'll likely be the starter at first on April 5 against the San Francisco Giants if Berkman's recovery isn't fast. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Knee Replacement in Elderly Patients Shown to Improve Balance Mar 14, 2010
Impaired balance and increased tendency to fall are common complaints among the elderly suffering from severe osteoarthritis (worn cartilage). The purpose of the study was to determine whether TKR had any effects on balance measures, in correlation with functional balance and quality of life. (Science Daily)
New Knee May Improve Balance Mar 13, 2010
Balance problems and increased risk for falls are common among seniors with severe knee osteoarthritis, the result of worn cartilage. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in the United States, and hip fractures caused by falls can prove deadly. (MEDLINEplus)
Pediatric Sports Injuries: The Silent Epidemic Mar 13, 2010
Dr. Theodore J. Ganley, M.D., Director of Sports Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine moderated an instructional course at the AAOS annual meeting titled "Pediatric Sports Medicine Operative Challenges and Solutions: A Case Based Approach." Dr. Ganley noted that more and more young gymnasts, who often train year-round and perform repetitive weight-bearing maneuvers, are sustaining... (Science Daily)
Wrist watch continues for Lowrie Mar 13, 2010
He discovered that the cartilage in his wrist wasn t stable, not realizing a bone was out of place until this offseason. But through the spring, Lowrie has been working to strengthen the muscles in his hand and wrist. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cincinnati signs Bryant to 4-year contract Mar 13, 2010
After recovering from surgery for torn cartilage in his left knee last year, Bryant had 39 catches for 600 yards and four touchdowns. The previous year, Bryant revived his career after being out of football in 2007, finishing with 83 catches for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse Mar 12, 2010
In another presentation, Dr. Theodore J. Ganley, director of sports medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, warned that young gymnasts often develop osteochondritis dissecans injuries -- a softening of bone underneath cartilage. But detection of warning signs can head off severe trouble, he said in a news release from the academy. (MEDLINEplus)
Youth Baseball Throwing Arm Injuries Are Rising Dramatically Mar 12, 2010
One type of overuse includes osteochondral lesions, which are tears or fractures in the cartilage and underlying bone, covering the elbow joint. In a study led by Tetsuya Matsuura, MD, Department of Orthopedics, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, Institute of Health Bioscience in Tokushima, Japan, 152 baseball players were observed (ranging in age from 8 to12) for one season to study the injury incidence in relation to their playing positions. (Science Daily)
Bryant A Bengal For $28 Million Mar 11, 2010
They will point to Bryant's sub-par 2009 that began with surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee during training camp, and subsequent worries about the knee. Following a career-year in 2008 when he caught 83 passes for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns, Bryant, playing with the gimpy knee on a bad Tampa Bay offense, still managed to hover around his career average of 15 yards per catch. (BengalsInsider.com)
Sonic Hedgehog Gene Found in an Unexpected Place During Limb Development Mar 11, 2010
"We concentrated on disabling a protein essential for Sonic hedgehog signaling. Although it has been removed from the limb before, we wanted to specifically remove it from the ectoderm. When we did that, in the latter stages of development, we saw extra cartilage and the early beginnings of another digit.". Sonic hedgehog signaling in the ectoderm of limb buds may act as a buffering system that prevents unneeded growth, Bouldin said. (Science Daily)
Osteoporosis Drug Improves Healing After Rotator Cuff Surgery Mar 11, 2010
"We knew the drug Forteo is osteogenic and can stimulate bone growth, but we found reports in the literature that it is also chondrogenic, so it can promote cartilage formation as well." ... The researchers hypothesized that because Forteo stimulated both bone and cartilage formation, it might enhance the healing process after rotator cuff surgery ... Closer examination showed that not only had those rats that received Forteo produced more bone and cartilage cells, but the organization of the... (Science Daily)
Hormone Thought to Slow Aging Associated With Increased Risk of Cancer Death Mar 11, 2010
7, 2005) Deficiencies of growth hormone and similar compounds may reduce cancer and kidney disease late in life, but also may lead to cartilage degeneration and impaired memory and learning ability. (June 21, 2008) Men may not live as long if they have low testosterone, regardless of their age, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
Bengals add wide receiver Bryant Mar 11, 2010
He needed surgery for torn cartilage in his left knee during training camp last year, and was bothered by pain in the knee all season. He finished with 39 catches for 600 yards and four touchdowns. (ESPN -- Football)
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common Mar 11, 2010
Of those, 68 percent had limited range of motion or tenderness of the elbow, while nearly 85 percent had osteochondral lesions, or a tear or fracture of the cartilage around the elbow ... Overhead pitching causes the posterior-inferior glenohumeral ligament to toughen and tighten up, limiting range of motion and leaving players vulnerable to cartilage tears, Metzger said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Spring training: Vazquez thinks he's out Mar 11, 2010
But, after continuing pain, arthroscopic surgery was performed in November by the Pirates' physician, Dr. Patrick DeMeo, to repair a small tear in the knee's cartilage. "We needed infielders, and they told me they needed me," Vazquez said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Natural and Artificial Sheaths Used to Mend Traumatic Bone Loss Mar 10, 2010
They imitated bone formation in embryos and children, which uses cartilage as a template. This new approach. (Science Daily)
Mackey pushes for 4th Iditarod win Mar 10, 2010
ANCHORAGE - Both knees are shot, injected with synthetic cartilage until he can have surgery next summer ... ANCHORAGE - Both knees are shot, injected with synthetic cartilage until he can have surgery next summer. (Juneau Empire)
Mackey seeks 4th win in Iditarod sled dog race Mar 10, 2010
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Both knees are shot, injected with synthetic cartilage until he can have surgery next summer. His right arm is still healing from a major operation to fix a staph infection. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Brussow's year over Mar 10, 2010
Brssow underwent surgery on his left knee on Monday to repair his torn cruciate ligament as well as cartilage damage, and recovery and rehabilitation is expected to take eight or nine months. The upshot is that he will not recover in time for the Currie Cup or the Springboks' end of year northern hemisphere tour. (iAfrica.com)
Maybin injured in Marlins loss to Cardinals Mar 9, 2010
Hill signed in January after having surgery in August to repair a tear in his shoulder cartilage. He was 3-3 with a 7. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain Mar 9, 2010
The electromagnetic pulses are thought to reduce the level of calcium in cartilage cells and set off a process that reduces inflammation. "We are really fine-tuning what we are doing to the cell environment with a very specific pulse sequence and frequency," Nelson said. (MEDLINEplus)
JoeLemireInside Baseball With Doc gone, the Blue Jays are set to begin the Drabek era. Mar 9, 2010
In the last year and a half McGowan has had operations to repair fraying of his right shoulder labrum and damage to the cartilage in his right knee. He has thrown some bullpen sessions but likely won't be rushed onto the Opening Day roster. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Daughter with rare illness gives Sox hopeful extra incentive to make team Mar 7, 2010
While she just began walking in September, it s unclear whether she will have kneecaps, as they remain cartilage at this stage in her development. Her legs are slightly bowed, her gait a touch unsteady. (Boston Globe)
Electromagnetic pulses provide pain relief for osteoarthritis Mar 7, 2010
Dr. Nelson explains that in the laboratory, electromagnetic signals have been shown to decrease calcium in cartilage cells ... It is a slow, progressively degenerative disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away due to trauma, aging or infection ... As the cartilage thins, the surrounding bone thickens and often bones rub against one another, causing additional wear. (EurekAlert!)
Offering Hope for Tissue Regeneration Mar 6, 2010
(July 5, 2006) Knee cartilage injuries can be effectively repaired by tissue engineering and osteoarthritis does not stop the regeneration process concludes research led by scientists at the University of. (Oct. (Science Daily)
U.S.' Holden has broken leg, may miss 6 weeks Mar 5, 2010
21 surgery to repair ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee); Hannover defender Steve Cherundolo (injured a shoulder in practice Jan. 31); Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey (injured right knee on Jan. 17); Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Ricardo Clark (pulled right calf muscle); Aarhus midfielder Benny Feilhaber (damaged ankle cartilage); and Sochaux forward Charlie Davies (recovering from injuries sustained in Oct. 13 car crash). Copyright 2010. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Berkman to make spring debut Friday Mar 5, 2010
Berkman got an injection of shark cartilage into his left knee on Thursday. Shark cartilage is commonly used to treat arthritis. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Kamehameha runs off with first-round win Mar 5, 2010
Kamehameha point guard Chaz Bajet, who had missed the past month with a cartilage injury in his left knee, was back in the starting lineup and contributed four points, two assists and one steal in 12 minutes. Nakanishi said Bajet brings senior leadership that goes far beyond statistics. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Paul growing restless waiting for his return Mar 4, 2010
Four weeks ago today, noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews removed the torn portion of the meniscus cartilage in Chris Paul's left knee, a procedure noted at the time that would keep the All-Star guard sidelined from four to six weeks. Approaching the first part of that time-table benchmark, Paul is a restless warrior. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Benefits of Cod Liver Oil Mar 4, 2010
In osteoarthritis, enzymes cause cartilage damage and joint pain and stiffness. Fish oil counters these enzymes and reduces inflammation in this disorder as well as in digestive disorders and other inflammatory diseases. (Suite101.com)
ASK DR. H: What is best cure for nail fungus? Mar 3, 2010
15 issue of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage), most folks after knee replacement surgery dropped weight while receiving post-op physical therapy but gained an extra 14 pounds over the next two years. What appears to be the case is that the sedentary lifestyle that folks have because of their degenerative knees is a tough habit to break even when given a second chance and the excess calorie consumption and poor dietary habits that caused them to become obese in the first place still remain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Players make final bids Mar 3, 2010
"It's a good opportunity to play against a real good team, size ourselves up one more time and know that in a few months when we come together again it's with everything right in front of us,'' U.S. coach Bob Bradley said. The U.S. is missing AC Milan defender Oguchi Onyewu (Oct. 21 surgery to repair ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee); Hannover defender Steve Cherundolo (injured a shoulder in practice Jan. 31); Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey (injured right knee on Jan. 17); Eintracht... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ligament Injuries in the Knee Joint Feb 28, 2010
Muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons bind these bones together at the knee joint. The quadriceps muscles stretch to the front of the knee and the hamstrings go across the back. (Suite101.com)
Adu left off U.S. roster for Netherlands exhibition Feb 26, 2010
21 surgery to repair ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee); Hannover defender Steve Cherundolo (injured a shoulder in practice Jan. 31); Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey (injured right knee on Jan. 17); Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Ricardo Clark (pulled right calf muscle); Aarhus midfielder Benny Feilhaber (damaged ankle cartilage); and Sochaux forward Charlie Davies (recovering from injuries sustained in Oct. 13 car crash). The U.S. has played two warmups this year using mostly MLS... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bradshaw on track for round one but Bird grounded with foot injury Feb 25, 2010
The former Lion underwent arthroscopic surgery earlier this month after scans revealed floating cartilage in his knee. He returned to light training on the bike and in the pool a week later, and is expected to beginning running in the next two weeks, and Roos said yesterday all indications were the 31-year-old ''should be OK'' for the opening round. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wells takes on leadership role Feb 25, 2010
On Nov. 12, Wells underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage in the wrist, which he initially fractured during a diving catch in Cleveland in May of the 2008 season. Last spring, Wells began feeling discomfort in the wrist again, and he received two cortisone shots and was taking anti-inflammatory medicine throughout the course of the season. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Prozac and Celexa exhibit anti-inflammatory effects Feb 25, 2010
Inflammation eventually erodes the cartilage between the joints (articular cartilage) causing pain, stiffness, joint deformity, and physical disability ... "We observed reduced inflammation, reduced cartilage and bone erosion, and a preservation of the joint structure in the mice treated with a higher dose of fluoxetine," commented Dr. Sacre. (EurekAlert!)
Punto's sights set on Twins' hot corner Feb 24, 2010
" Punto will be competing for playing time at third base this spring. The expectation has been that Punto and Brendan Harris could split time at the position, as the Twins filled the two other holes in their infield with the additions of shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Orlando Hudson. But while Punto will be looking to secure a job this spring, the majority of the questions posed to the infielder had to do with something else -- the health of his right wrist. It's been a little less than... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Beltran: 'No hard feelings' with Mets on surgery Feb 23, 2010
Dr. Richard Steadman, who offered the second opinion, operated on Beltran, removing cartilage fragments and inflammation, and shaving bone spurs. His recovery time was estimated at 8 to 12 weeks. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Silva: Scrutiny coming for top prospects at Combine Feb 23, 2010
Gresham, who tore his left ACL in high school, injured his right knee in fall practice and underwent surgery to stitch together the torn cartilage. It took five months for the cartilage to heal, ending Gresham's season before it started. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Beltran checks into camp in high spirits Feb 23, 2010
The center fielder, five weeks removed from the arthroscopic procedure to remove bone and cartilage debris from the knee, said on Monday his rehabilitation remains on schedule and that there is no timetable for his return -- standard speak for Mets patients. The expectation is that he will resume baseball activities in the first week of April and -- best-case scenario -- be game ready in early May. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Lescarden Commences Shipment of Catrix(R) Wound Dressing Following Regulatory Approval for New Packaging Contractor Feb 23, 2010
Catrix(R) Wound Dressing is a specially processed bovine cartilage product in the form of a fine, white powder. The Wound Dressing is approved by the FDA for the management of chronic skin wounds including decubitus ulcers, venous stasis ulcers and diabetic ulcers as well as second degree burns and post-radiation dermatitis. (Primezone Releases)
Nationals' Strasburg creating buzz Feb 22, 2010
C , recovering from surgery to repair a torn cartilage in his right shoulder, caught during bullpen sessions, but a coach handled throwing the ball back to the waiting pitcher. Riggleman wasn't sure how long Flores, who has had a succession of shoulder problems, would be restricted from throwing. (ESPN -- Baseball)
McGowan throws sixth bullpen session Feb 21, 2010
The pitcher went under the knife again -- this time to repair cartilage damage -- and he was sidelined for more than a month. It was an extremely frustrating turn of events for McGowan, who wondered what else could possibly go wrong. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Andruw's mission to prove doubters wrong Feb 21, 2010
He also battled various right knee problems in 2008, including torn cartilage that required surgery and patellar tendinitis, but refuses to use those maladies as an excuse for failure. Truth be told, Jones became a little complacent once he arrived on the West Coast. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Govt doctor dismisses Pornthips theory of possible homicide Feb 20, 2010
Govt doctor dismisses Pornthips theory of possible homicide (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Teoh inquest: Govt doc disputes Thai experts findings (Updated) Feb 19, 2010
He added Teohs thyroid cartilage was also not fractured and there was no sign of asphyxia to suggest that he had been strangled. On the abrasions on Teohs right upper thigh, Dr Shahidan said the bruise had reached the deep muscle and this indicates that it was sustained due to the fall. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
WR Alexander, too Feb 19, 2010
The following week an MRI showed Alexander had a defect in the cartilage of the left knee. A team of specialists, including Dr. James Andrews, consulted with Alexander and recommended surgery. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Effects of surgery limit Bucs' Vazquez Feb 19, 2010
An MRI performed shortly after the initial discomfort revealed a small tear in Vazquez's right knee cartilage. Treatment and rest helped the backup infielder get through the remainder of the season. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Nats' Hopes Spring on Strasburg's Arm, GM's Moves Feb 19, 2010
The Nationals learned Thursday that Detwiler will miss at least three months after surgery this week to repair torn right hip cartilage. Rizzo said Strasburg must earn his way onto the rotation. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nats' Detwiler out 3 months after hip surgery Feb 19, 2010
-- left-hander will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery this week to repair torn right hip cartilage. Detwiler. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Pirates' Hanrahan sidelined by injured elbow Feb 19, 2010
Also Thursday, the Pirates revealed infielder had arthroscopic surgery in November to repair cartilage damage in his right knee. Vazquez's workouts will be limited at the start of spring training, but he likely will be ready by Opening Day. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Giants 2B Sanchez says he's ahead of schedule Feb 19, 2010
Shortly after last season ended, he had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove cartilage that he tore before the July 29 trade from Pittsburgh that got him to San Francisco. He hurt his shoulder in August during a batting-cage drill and hoped that offseason rest and rehabilitation would make the pain go away. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cubs hope to rebound from failed 2009 Feb 18, 2010
The Cubs said pitchers Jeff Gray (groin) and Angel Guzman (surgery for cartilage tear in knee) will be limited during the early stages of spring training. Hendry, who will go to Florida on Thursday for what could be an arbitration hearing for Theriot, added outfielders Marlon Byrd and Xavier Nady this offseason. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gymnastics Spotlight: Morgan Evans Feb 18, 2010
Evans had surgery to repair torn cartilage in her hip and was sidelined for the team's first two meets of 2010. The sophomore peaked last season at NCAA Regionals where she placed sixth in the all-around competition and head coach is hopeful that Evans will build off that success once she is healthy. (Tarheelblue.com)
Independence push faces round one body blow but clubs will fight on Feb 18, 2010
The Broncos' medical staff face three options for the 20-year-old: leave the injury - a tear in his cartilage - to repair itself; have an arthroscopy, or; surgically stitch the damage. The final option, the most likely due to his age, would rule him out for 12 weeks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Most Patients Gain Weight After Knee Replacement Surgery Feb 17, 2010
The study, which was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, is reported in the Jan. 15 online edition of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, the official journal of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International. The research involved 106 individuals with end-stage osteoarthritis who had knee replacement surgery, and an age-matched, healthy control group of 31 subjects who did not have surgery. (Science Daily)
Europe OKs Kensey Nash Cartilage Repair Device for knee damage Feb 17, 2010
received approval in Europe Tuesday for its Cartilage Repair Device, which features biomaterials technology for treating articular cartilage defects of the knee ... company s Cartilage Repair Device is a bioresorbable scaffold intended to be implanted at the site of the damage and then broken down by the body over time ... Articular cartilage injury is commonly encountered in people with active lifestyles. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
U.S. MF Feilhaber out for weeks with ankle injury Feb 17, 2010
AARHUS, Denmark (AP) -- American midfielder Benny Feilhaber could be sidlined for several weeks because of cartilage damage in an ankle. His Danish team, AGF Aarhus said the injury Feilhaber sustained during practice Monday is more serious than previously thought. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ott's injury similar to former forward's Feb 16, 2010
" Dr. Ben Wedro, an emergency physician who practices out of Wisconsin, said repairing the labrum -- a long band of cartilage that allows the shoulder its full range of motion -- is almost always done by arthroscopic surgery. After the surgery, he said, three to six weeks of instability are usually required. Then, he added, six months may be needed to strengthen the muscle back to its peak. Since Ott's shoulder dislocated, Wedro believes his injury is a bankart injury, which occurs when the... (Daily Collegian, PA)
The gift of life (12) Feb 16, 2010
Corneas and tissues such as the middle ear, skin, heart valves, bone, veins, cartilage, tendons and ligaments can be stored in tissue banks and are used to restore sight, cover burn victims, repair hearts, replace veins, and mend damaged connective tissue and cartilage. Most of the organs used in transplants come from people who have suffered brain death as the result of an accident, heart attack or stroke. (The Herald-Palladium)
Walking Linked to Eased Osteoarthritis, Study Suggests Feb 16, 2010
Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Scan will tell if Gidley gets to play this season Feb 15, 2010
I've had different injuries over time and been able to deal with different things or sometimes had to come straight off with medial ligament tears but I knew it was neither a medial or a cartilage or something like that. I haven't done an ACL but I've seen Joey and David Seage do their ACL, and they've done them with no one touching them, so that was the first thought that jumped into my head. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hoch perseveres through the pain Feb 15, 2010
"There is no cartilage left. When I hit the ground hard, it just makes it sore," he said. "I feel like I played in three tournaments. It will be touch and go. I hope the soreness leaves.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
Swans fan the flames in Sheedy territory Feb 13, 2010
High-profile recruit Daniel Bradshaw had an arthroscopy last week to remove floating cartilage in his knee, and expects to be running in a week or two. The former Brisbane Lion is confident he will be fit to play in round one of the season proper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
