DYK that about 1 in 4 young people (aged 25 and under) who tear their ACL will injure it again – either in the same knee or the other one? A big reason for this is uneven strength and movement between the two legs. If the repaired leg isn’t strong enough, going back to sport…
~Understanding How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare~ Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of modern healthcare. In certain well-defined tasks, carefully validated AI can match or even exceed clinician performance; in others, it speeds up workflows or helps extend access to care [1–3]. While news headlines can be confusing, it helps to know what…
Patellofemoral pain (PFP), also known as runner’s knee, is pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap (patella) where it meets the thigh bone (femur). The knee pain often increases with activities that include running, squatting, kneeling, or climbing stairs. The condition affects females twice as often as males, and while the pain…
If you’ve ever tried to fire up your quads post-knee injury or surgery and felt like they ghosted you—welcome to the maddening world of arthrogenic muscle inhibition, or AMI. It’s the physiological equivalent of your quad saying, “Yeah nah,” and slamming the door shut just when you need it most. What is AMI? In simple…
The shoulder labrum is a fibrous piece of cartilage that resembles a donut and is located between the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. It is distinct from the cartilage at the ends of bones (articular cartilage) that enable joints to glide smoothly. What is the function of the labrum?…
You have been diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), more commonly known as hip impingement, and you may be thinking “Well, now what?” FAI is a condition where physical abnormalities cause the bones of the hip joint to rub together during movement. This abnormal movement, or “impingement”, can damage the soft tissues within the hip joint,…
A humeral fracture is a break in the upper arm bone, called the humerus. This bone connects your shoulder to your elbow, helping you move and lift your arm. Breaking this bone can be painful, but with the right care and treatment, most fractures heal fully. This article explains what you need to know about humeral fractures,…
Menopause occurs when a woman’s menstrual period permanently stops. It marks the end of reproductive capacity. This is a normal part of aging and typically begins between the ages of 45 to 55. The duration of menopause ranges from 7 to 14 years depending on various individual factors including ethnicity, smoking status, and age. There…
What are the menisci? Menisci are soft-tissue C-shaped structures in the knee. There are two menisci in each knee: the medial meniscus (on the inside of the knee) and the lateral meniscus (on the outside of the knee). The menisci are located between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). Menisci are vital structures to…
A meniscal ramp lesion is a type of injury to a specific structure of the medial meniscus called the posterior horn. This is an area of the meniscus at the back of the knee close to where it attaches to the tibia (shin bone). Meniscus – c-shaped pad of cartilage in the knee that acts…
Discover Clinical Research Day on Sept 7th is a FREE community event that provides a unique opportunity for attendees to explore the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare. Through interactive and hands-on activities, demonstrations, and talks, attendees will learn about careers in healthcare, how medical research is carried out in a rural clinic setting, and how…
The shoulder is one of the largest joints in the body that is also able to move through the greatest range of motion. Our shoulders help us with many every day tasks such as reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Improving and maintaining optimal shoulder health also helps reduce the risk of injury. Recently, Banff…
