Japanese Medtech Startup, CoreTissue BioEngineering, Initiates Randomized Controlled Cohort in the Clinical Trial for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Treatment

CoreTissue BioEngineering Inc. ("CTBE"), a medical device start-up (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, CEO: Yoji Jokura, Ph.D.) announces that the safety evaluation in the safety cohort ...
Healio

Pearls for combined ACL, anterolateral ligament reconstruction with single femoral tunnel

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ACL reconstruction is one of the most common orthopedic procedures. Although this procedure has a high success ...

Australia has the world's highest rate of ACL reconstruction surgery—rehab may be just as good

If you've ever watched a game of Australian rules football, rugby league or basketball, you've probably seen it happen: a ...
Healio

Anterior oblique ligament reconstruction for pediatric carpometacarpal joint instability

A 10-year-old female patient with no pertinent medical or surgical history presented to the orthopedic hand surgeon 2.5 weeks after hitting the dorsal aspect of her left thumb on her desk while ...
NBC Washington

Dr. James Andrews: Robert Griffin III Had Direct Repair of LCL, Redo of Previous ACL Reconstruction

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's right knee surgery was a success, according to a statement from renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews that was released through the team.
Women's Health

Lindsey Vonn Just Had Surgery On Her LCL—And Shared The Gnarly Photos

Olympic skier underwent knee surgery on Monday, according to an Instagram post. The surgery was to repair her LCL (lateral collateral ligament) in her knee. Lindsey tore her LCL while training in ...