Maybe you're a weekend warrior who injured your tendon or ligament while playing a lively game of basketball. Or perhaps you got a sprain when you took a spill while simply walking down the street. No ...

Germany player Lena Oberdorf will be out of action for months after suffering another cruciate ligament tear. How is this injury treated, and why does it affect women more often? Lena Oberdorf posted ...

The anterolateral ligament (ALL) may hold the key to common knee injuries, researchers say Two knee surgeons in Belgium say they have identified a previously unfamiliar ligament in the human knee.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Soft tissue injuries can cause problems, especially for serious athletes. Damage to a ligament can mean pain, swelling, and a long recovery. Severe injuries to ligaments like the ulnar collateral ...

There are many ways to manage both acute and chronic thumb UCL deficiency, and controversy persists as to the best treatment options. This systematic review has demonstrated excellent clinical ...

Both front and hind limbs have a suspensory ligament, which runs down the back of the leg parallel to the cannon bone (see diagram, below). In the forelimb, the top of the ligament is attached to the ...

The strength and stability of the knee joint depends on the strength and integrity of the ligaments that support the joint. When the ligaments are torn or damaged, most often due to excessive force ...

Human body is something that never fails to amaze us. So many organ systems that contain different organs and help in carrying out different bodily functions. The more you get to know about it the ...