Then a Microfix suture anchor that with 4-0 braided polyester suture was placed on proximal phalanx that was adjacent to the first suture anchor. Both of the suture anchors were then used to reattach the UCL ligament back to its insertion on the proximal phalanx. The results of this study was that the 18 college football players were all able to return to at least the same level of play before they sustained injuries to their UCLs. Six of the football players who had surgery actually went on to play football at the professional level.…
The four tendons of these muscles converge to form the rotator cuff tendon. These tendinous insertions along with the articular capsule, the coracohumeral ligament, and the glenohumeral ligament complex, blend into a confluent sheet before insertion into the humeral tuberosities The insertion site of the rotator cuff tendon at the greater tuberosity is…
Also it can be found in blood vessels and nerves. This tissue can be found in mucous membranes, nerves or around blood vessels. Its functions are to provide strength, elasticity and support to the skin and muscles. d) Compact Connective Bone Tissue: this tissue contains collagen and calcium phosphate which gives to the bone strength and firmness. The functions of this tissue is to support other softer tissues, to protect internal organs, to help in the movement of skeletal muscles attached to bones, to storage minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, to product platelets, blood cells such as leucocytes and erythrocytes.…
These muscle fibers are composed of myofibrils, which not only give the muscle its striated appearance but also are also composed of contractile proteins known as actin (thin filaments) and myosin (thick filaments). Each actin protein has a binding site for myosin, which is regulated by two proteins known as Tropomyosin and Troponin. Both of these regulator proteins inhibit the binding of myosin to actin by overlapping the binding sites in a confirmation that could be described as a ribbon (Tropomyosin) and a thumbtack (Troponin). Each skeletal muscle is then divided and encapsulated by three difference layers of connective tissue. The first of these layers enclosed the whole skeletal muscle and is known as the epimysium, the second layer of connective tissue called the perimysium encloses each fascicle and finally the last layer of connective tissue which encapsulates each muscle fiber, which is known as the…
The muscles of the muscular system keep bones in place; they assist with movement by contracting and pulling on the bones. To allow motion, different bones are connected by joints which are connected to other bones and muscle fibers via connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Cartilage prevents the bone ends from rubbing directly on each other. Malnutrition and arthritis are examples of disorders and diseases in the body that can severely impair the function of the musculoskeletal system.…
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for people to get a knee replacement in the US, and now a better and cheaper form has emerged for knee replacements. 3D knee replacements Many knee replacements are caused by osteoarthritis and researchers have found that a gene called FAAH is higher in people who have osteoarthritis. FAAH is fatty acid amine hydrolase, which is a membrane hydrolase with a single N-terminal transmembrane domain. In the past, the FAAH gene has been directly correlated with pain sensitivity.…
The sun is out, which makes it a perfect day for your child to combine both fun and exercise by playing a game of soccer. Whether they are part of an organised team, or just having some casual fun at the park, hearing them complain about foot pain is enough to make your mum alertness antennae go up. Achilles tendonitis is one problem that is common in the feet of active children, so what do you need to know about this issue? What Is Achilles Tendonitis?…
“The tendons are one puzzle piece that helps explain…
In a recent article on “The scary reasons women are more likely to tear their ACLs”, Shape.com, a leading lifestyle magazine for women, asked Dr. Armin Tehrany to provide expert insight on ACL injuries in women. The ACL is the ligament that runs diagonally in the middle of the knee. It is one of the most important ligaments in the knee joint as it prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur, and it provides rotational stability to the knee. But according to a 2010 study published in the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, women who participate in jumping and pivoting sports are four to six times more prone to ACL tears than men.…
Tender From Tendonitis? Here's How To Deal With This Chronic And Cumbersome Condition Dealing with tendonitis can be very frustrating, because it's often an on-again-off-again situation that doesn't cause enough pain and discomfort to prompt a doctor's visit, but still calls for remedy. The following information should help you help yourself to feel better. What Having Tendonitis Means Tendonitis can strike anyone, regardless of gender, age, occupation or general health status. It involves the tendons in your body that serve as connectors between muscles and bones, meaning it can be a very sensitive area to aggravate.…
Every athlete’s worst nightmare is getting hurt. One of the worst feelings in the world is not being able to compete and having to watch your team compete without you. One of the most severe injuries an athlete can have is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This requires an extensive recovery and some athletes never fully recover. There is a lot that goes into an ACL injury and also its recovery.…
In the past few years I have been able to push through being diagnosed with a chronic syndrome and undergoing a major surgery. My sophomore year of high school I was faced with the struggle of having medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. As I was trying to recover from this surgery, I was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). It has been a difficult journey; however, my unwavering determination has helped me continue to move forward. It was my second day of soccer practice, as I ran down the field as fast as I could, I felt a sharp pain in my knee.…
Anterior Crucial Ligaments tears, commonly known as ACL tears, are the most common and most debilitating knee injuries known to athletes. Sports today have become such a fast paced style of play some that players bodies can’t keep up with the quick movements they have to perform causing sudden tears in ligaments and muscles. The ACL tears because of these quick movements, which is a significant problem because it is one of the main stabilizing ligaments in the knee. The ACL is the most important of the four main ligaments in the knee, providing 90% of mobility in adult knees. The ACL has several mechanisms that causes it to be commonly torn, different sexes have dissimilar reasons as to why they tear it, and the process of recovery are…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) helps to connect the end of the thigh bone (femur) to the top of the shin bone (tibia). The ACL helps to “stabilize” the knee, or keeps it from “giving way”. Although we usually hear about ACL injuries in adults playing sports such as football, in which the players are hit in the knee by another player, there is an increasing incidence of ACL injuries in kids and teenagers. This is because more kids and teenagers are playing competitive sports at a high level at a younger age.…
Bone tissues are structural and supportive tissues of the body system. It is actually made up of the composite material which is the calcium phosphate in termed of hydroxyapatite that give bone their rigidity…