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Patrick Mahomes Seeks Second Opinion on Knee Injury

December 16, 2025

Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is taking a cautious approach to his recent knee injury. After tearing his ACL during a game against the Chargers, Mahomes is consulting with another doctor to explore his treatment options. The team's head coach, Andy Reid, shared th

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The Hidden Knee Hero: ALL's Role in Stability

May 10, 2025

The knee is a complex joint. It's not just about the big bones and muscles. There's a smaller player called the anterolateral ligament (ALL). This ligament is getting more attention from researchers. They want to know how it helps the knee stay stable. Especially when the anterior cruciate ligament

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Hip Tricks for Better Knee Strength

April 29, 2025

Knee injuries are a common issue. They often involve tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or pain in the patellofemoral joint. Proper muscle function is key to recovery. The quadriceps femoris muscle group, which includes the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis, plays a big role in knee st

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Joel Embiid's Season Comes to an Early End

March 1, 2025

Joel Embiid's basketball journey this season has taken a sharp turn. The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Embiid would not be playing for the rest of the season. The team's medical experts have determined that Embiid's left knee needs more attention than it can get during games. The team is still f

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Knee Injuries That Injure Surgery Has 'Em Come Soft

February 11, 2025

Boys up to the age of 16 in Canada who suffer from a knee injury can go without a surgery for it. This is even true for some folks requiring a knee replacement or reconstruction. Although it sounds scary, the cruciate ligament of the knee is a pretty tough band that can repair itse

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Unique Knee Injuries from Car Crashes: What You Need to Know

December 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens to your knees in a car accident? A recent study shed light on a peculiar type of knee injury that can occur during road traffic accidents (RTA). These injuries, known as atypical multi-ligamentous knee injuries (aMLKIs), come in two main flavors. The first type in

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Weak Knees, More Injuries: A Look at Female Soccer Players

December 25, 2024

Ever wondered why some female soccer players get knee injuries more often than others? A study from Sweden found that girls with weaker knees are more likely to get hurt. Researchers looked at how well players could move their body and how strong their legs were. They found that players with weaker

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Understanding How Blocking CSF1-R Can Help Heal Knee Injuries

December 22, 2024

Knee injuries can be nasty, especially when they lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Imagine tearing a ligament and then dealing with severe joint damage. Scientists have found that a particular protein, colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1-R), is a key player in making things worse.

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A Tiny Fix for Big Knee Injuries

December 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered how a tiny screw could help heal a major knee injury? Well, scientists have found a neat trick! When someone tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), doctors can now use a small screw to attach the torn ligament back to the bone. This method isn't just clever; it actually