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Generations of kids have grown up bouncing on backyard trampolines. And with the new popularity of trampoline parks, even more are getting into the game. But is this a safe way for kids to move their bodies and have fun?

To reduce the risk of injury, young gymnasts should have trained coaches who are experienced and familiar with gymnastics techniques, rules and how to safely perform moves. Coaches should understand the physical and emotional development of different ages. They should also be certified in CPR and fi...

More children are getting ACL injuries here's what could be done to prevent them

Ankle fractures, particularly those involving the posterior malleolus, are prevalent injuries that can lead to significant functional impairment if not managed appropriately. The choice of surgical approach for posterior malleolus fixation - posteromedial (PM) or posterolateral (PL) - remains a deba...

According to Enovis the STAR Ankle is the first and only mobile bearing ankle system with e+ Polyethylene in the U.S. Blending vitamin E into the impl...

Surgical intervention for lateral epicondylitis remains a controversial topic, with its purpose being debated. Recent guidelines have concluded no benefit from surgery when compared to conservative management.

According to results from a randomized controlled trial of patients with radial head fractures, headless screws yielded better range of motion with fewer complications compared with miniplates, despite similar union rates.

Treatment options for large and massive rotator cuff tears, in the setting of failed conservative treatment, include debridement, isolated biceps tenotomy or tenodesis, primary repair, partial repair, subacromial spacer, superior capsular reconstruction, biologic tuberoplasty, bridging reconstructio...

In theory, extrinsic anterolateral acromial impingement of the rotator cuff can contribute to cuff tearing. Thus, acromioplasty may be performed concomitantly with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). A review of recent randomized controlled trials confirms that patient long-term outcomes after ...

ACL primary repair literature does not convincingly show non-inferiority to the gold-standard of ACL reconstruction using a graft. Primary repair has narrow indications, typically Sherman Type I tear pattern representing femoral avulsion good tissue quality. In addition, recent research shows greate...