The condition can worsen with physical activity, which is why an accurate and timely diagnosis is important for healthy growth. 

The findings are concerning, especially considering the amount of orthopedic cases residents are involved in during call shifts, researchers caution.

The technology is so promising that it is being integrated into GE Healthcare’s MRI scanners so that providers can conduct more thorough evaluations of how these implants hold up over time.

Genicular artery embolization targets synovial blood vessel abnormalities believed to cause painful inflammation that contributes to the severe discomfort most patients experience with OA.

Manual leg length measurements are time-consuming and can be challenging to reproduce.

The goal of the study is to obtain quantitative data on how daily training and competing affect players’ musculoskeletal health. The information will be used to inform training, rest and recovery periods. 

Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.

Although gadolinium-based contrast agents are largely considered safe and are routinely used for MRI exams, experts suggest that providers should still utilize GBCAs sparingly for musculoskeletal studies.