Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is out for the season after knee surgery. This is a big deal, not just for the Chiefs but for the whole NFL. The league is facing its first postseason in years without Mahomes, Tom Brady, or Peyton Manning. The Chiefs' head coach, An
Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars' promising rookie, is out for the rest of the season. He had surgery on his right knee on Tuesday. The surgery fixed his lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The good news is that there was no other damage to his knee. Doctors expect him to be back to full stren
Knee injuries in children can be serious, especially when they involve the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The challenge is that kids are still growing, and surgery near the growth plates can have lasting effects. Two main approaches exist for ACL repair in youngsters: physeal sparing and non-phys
Knee injuries are a big deal, especially for athletes and active folks. One common issue is a torn anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. Surgeons have come up with various ways to fix it. They often use something called lateral extra-articular augmentation. This is a fancy term for extra support outsid
What if your knee could go back to its original state after injury? This was the question researchers asked about a specific knee surgery. Let's break it down. The surgery in question is called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Imagine, in the UKA, a surgeon replaces only the da
Imagine this: a famous rapper, known for his flashy lifestyle and hit songs, finds himself in a prison cell. This isn't a music video, but reality for Sean "Diddy" Combs. He's been locked up, awaiting a serious trial. Late one Thursday night, something unusual happened. Combs was quietly mo
Did you know that a particular type of knee surgery, posteromedial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (PMOWHTO), has been gaining attention? A recent study found that when combined with root repair, this surgery can work wonders for people with specific knee issues like varus-aligned medial meniscu
Scientists recently reviewed 25 studies on knee surgery. Shockingly, only half had a plan from the get-go, and even fewer were willing to share their data. These studies were supposed to follow specific guidelines, but some didn't explain their methods clearly or how they confirmed their results. Th
When planning a big project, like constructing a bridge, you wouldn't just ask passersby if it's sturdy, right? You'd need measurements, tests, and lots of data. The same goes for knee surgeries. Doctors often rely on how patients feel after the surgery, which is known as patient-reported outcome me
The 2024 season has been a rollercoaster for Ludvig Aberg, a 24-year-old golfer who has been dealing with knee discomfort since the start. The Swedish pro pulled out of the Wells Fargo Championship in May and underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. After a successful surgery,
