Preparing for knee surgery is a big deal. It is not just about the surgery itself. It is also about what happens before and after. One key part of this preparation is something called prehabilitation. This is a fancy word for getting your body ready for surgery. It is like training for a big race. You would not just show up on race day without any practice, right? Th...
The UK's medical system is under the spotlight for its environmental impact. Plastic surgery procedures, known as free flap reconstruction, are a big part of this issue. These surgeries are lengthy and need a lot of staff and equipment. This means they use a lot of energy and resources. A recent study looked at two of these procedures at a local hospital. The go...
There are two types of water beetles that have developed unique ways to swim. These beetles are part of the Hydrophilidae family. One type, called Amphiops, swims upside down using its middle legs. The other type, which includes Berosus, swims right-side up using its middle and back legs. This is quite interesting because both types have a special modification in the...
The hip bone, specifically the upper part, has a complex network of tiny bone structures. These structures are often overlooked in the medical world. They play a big role in keeping the hip stable and spreading out the weight our body puts on it. This is important to know because it can help in fixing hip fractures. But, there is not enough information about this par...
Body fluids often hold vital clues in crime scenes. They can help piece together what happened and confirm details. However, some fluids are tricky to tell apart. For instance, blood from a wound and blood from a menstrual cycle can look quite similar. This makes it hard for investigators to know exactly what they are dealing with. There is a pressing need for a...
Chronic infections in bones, especially in the femur or tibia, can be a real headache. The main challenge is spotting the infected areas, as they don't have clear edges. Figuring out the best way to clean out the infection and rebuild the bone is still up for debate. A recent study took a close look at a new method for adults dealing with these infections. This metho...
In the world of breast reconstruction surgery, precision is key. Doctors and patients rely on accurate measurements to plan and execute procedures. Enter digital anthropometry, a fancy term for using technology to measure the human body. Smartphones, with their ever-improving cameras, are now part of this mix. They can capture 3D images of the breast, providing a new...
Eye-tracking technology is a hot topic in the worlds of virtual reality, neuroscience, and psychology. It's crucial for making VR experiences more immersive and for helping researchers understand how we process information. However, creating an eye-tracking system that is both accurate and speedy is no easy task. Current methods, like glint tracking, have their limit...
The patellar tendon is a crucial part of the knee. It connects the kneecap to the shinbone. When it tears, it can cause serious problems. This injury is not common, but it is severe. Traditional fixes often fail. The tendon can tear again. This happens because the tendon is weak. It may have scars or poor quality tissue. Doctors usually use a tendon graft to fix the...
So, there are two main ways doctors fix a torn ACL. One uses a graft from the hamstring muscle and a special technique to stabilize the knee. The other uses a graft from the iliotibial band and the gracilis tendon. Both methods aim to stop the knee from twisting too much. But which one is better? That's the big question. The problem is, no one has really compared th...