KNEE INJURIES

This study looked back at how well a special implant, called a scaffold, worked for people with partial meniscus tears in their knee. Researchers contacted 41 patients who had received the implant between 2009 and 2019 to ask about their pain, knee function, and quality of life y…

This study tested whether two different exercise programs—Pilates and neuromuscular training—could improve knee alignment and stability in young adults whose knees tend to collapse inward during movement. Thirty-six participants were split into three groups: one did Pilates, one …

This study tested a specific nerve-blocking technique to manage pain after knee surgery. Researchers compared it to see if it reduced the need for strong opioid painkillers and helped patients get moving sooner after their operation. The goal was to provide pain relief without ca…

This study tested whether applying a concentrated healing product made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin) to the knee surgery site could reduce long-term numbness. It involved 53 competitive male athletes who had surgery to repair a torn knee ligament. The main goa…

This study tested whether adding hyaluronic acid injections or a daily supplement to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after knee surgery for a torn meniscus. About 290 adults who had this common 'knee scope' procedure were randomly assigned to receive either …

This study tested if a simple, wearable sensor could detect changes in how the knee works after a small, temporary swelling was created. Researchers enrolled 14 healthy young adults to see if the sensor data matched data from more complex lab equipment. The goal is to see if such…