Wilko out of Six Nations? Oct 7, 2008
The surgeon is reported to have repaired the muscles and ligaments on Wilkinson's left knee cap, and also examined the flyhalf's cartilage. The minimum recovery period for this kind of injury is usually around four months, but it is feared that the World Cup-winning number ten could actually be out for longer. (iAfrica.com)
Former Sox catcher Bard clears waivers Oct 7, 2008
Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks had surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and is expected to be ready for spring training. Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston hotel bar. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mailbag: Will Hudson return in '09? Oct 7, 2008
He had surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder, which could possibly drive his price down a bit. Internally, the D-backs could look to move Mark Reynolds from third base to second. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Perry: Melbourne hardman's claims a Crock Oct 6, 2008
He was tremendous in the second half, and earned praise from teammates and staff after playing on after suffering rib cartilage damage during the second half. "He's one tough bastard," Storm high performance manager Mary Toomey said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sabathia: happiness over money Oct 6, 2008
Weeks injured: Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tore cartilage in his left knee and will need surgery to correct the problem. This article appeared on page C - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Birds Have 'Thumbs,' Alligator Gene Study Hints Oct 6, 2008
Biologists have typically used embryology to identify the evolutionary origin (homology) of structures; the three fingers of the bird wing develop from cartilage condensations that are found in the same positions in the embryo as fingers two, three and four of humans (the index, middle and ring fingers). However, the morphology of the fingers of early birds such as Archaeopteryx corresponds to that of fingers one, two and three in other reptiles (thumb, index and middle finger). (Science Daily)
DOWN AND OUCH Oct 5, 2008
The cartilage was gone, which made throwing the baseball a daunting task. Reporters would ask Nagy how he felt and he'd say pleasantly, "Fine, how are you feeling?". (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Canes sign Boychuk, who is battling injury Oct 5, 2008
The team captain missed the Canes' first five preseason games after knee surgery to repair cartilage damage. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Top 65 Countdown: No. 12 Michigan State Oct 5, 2008
He also had some cartilage cleaned out of his left knee in early August. The coaching staff is hopeful he'll be 100 percent when games begin in November. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Beaked whales Oct 4, 2008
Is the air sac kept open by cartilage (similar to our tracheal rings). Richard Black, BBC News: There's no-one on this boat who's a real expert in this area, unfortunately. (BBC News)
Delbert Ray \"Dub\" Roberts will turn 100 years old Saturday. Oct 4, 2008
He said the cartilage in the right knee has disintegrated plumb in with bone pressing directly against bone, but Roberts doctor refused to perform a surgery, explaining that the procedure entailed an amount of anesthesia that Roberts could not wake from. So I decided Id just wear it out, Roberts said with a shrug. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Henry sweating over Donald's rib knock Oct 3, 2008
The news was not as bad as it could have been, with Waikato confirming today that Donald had suffered strained rib cartilage and was set to be unavailable for next weekend's quarterfinal, likely to be against Canterbury in Christchurch. But it should not affect Donald's chance of taking his place in the 35-strong touring All Blacks party Henry will name on the Sunday after the Air NZ Cup final (October 26). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
STATE OF THE ART: Really feeling the music Oct 3, 2008
A sizable chunk of the population lacks the proper cartilage formation to hold earbuds in place ... Instead of going in your ear, they pass the audio signal through your bones or cartilage ... These devices also stay put, because no cartilage-wedging is involved. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Saints optimistic about McAllister's comeback Oct 3, 2008
He also had microfracture surgery on his right knee last year, a procedure in which holes are drilled into bone in order to regenerate soft tissue that mimics the padding effect of cartilage in the joint. Having rushed for 1,057 yards and 10 touchdowns after his first knee reconstruction, McAllister expressed confidence he could come back strong from his second. (MSNBC -- Sports)
With a lift from the state, tai chi reaches out to seniors Oct 3, 2008
The pop of grinding cartilage over the gentle background music causes heads to turn sharply toward Harriet Kelly. "I can hear that," tai chi instructor Suman Barkhas says. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Surgery puts Pens' Gonchar out 4-to-6 months Oct 3, 2008
Gonchar has cartilage and ligament damage, the team said Tuesday. He was hurt during Pittsburgh's preseason opener against Tampa Bay Sept. 20 and had hoped to avoid surgery. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Self-diagnosis by Internet? Tricky business Oct 3, 2008
But it's real, a wearing out of the cartilage that normally protects the bones from rubbing against each other. I've always walked a fair amount - at least three miles, or five kilometers, a day, often twice that or more in recent years - and at 56, I guess it's catching up with me. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Surgery not only treatment for knee problems Oct 3, 2008
Physicians can then repair or remove cartilage, or flush the knee to remove debris or do both procedures. The trick is to find one or more treatments amid the array that includes medication and physical therapy that can ease the pain of worn cartilage ... These, he says, can put undue torque and stress on the ligaments, joints and cartilage. (Montana Standard, MT)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Oct 3, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press New York Mets left-hander Johan Santana has had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee. Santana tore his meniscus before his final start but still pitched a shutout last Saturday on short rest against the Florida Marlins to temporarily keep the Mets' playoff hopes alive. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mets ace Santana has arthroscopic knee surgery Oct 3, 2008
NEW YORK -- ace had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee Wednesday and is expected to be ready for spring training. News of the injury came as a surprise. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Thrashers' odds, and some odds and ends Oct 3, 2008
He most likely will be forced to retire because he has no cartilage left in his knees. Once again, Philly does not have a cap problem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Men's Soccer: Chris Banks is back! Oct 3, 2008
The surgery was done to repair damaged cartilage in his knee due to the wear and tear over the years and put him on crutches for six weeks. Banks said he definitely worried if he would be able to fulfill the incredible potential he showed in his rookie campaign. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Bucs' Moss to undergo left knee surgery Oct 3, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- After receiving a second reading of an MRI on his left knee, Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss will undergo surgery to remedy a problem that is causing bits of cartilage to separate from the bone near the knee joint. Moss visited Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Oct 3, 2008
The 24-hour operation involves lifting an entire face from a dead donor - including nose cartilage, nerves and muscles - and transferring them to someone hideously disfigured by burns or other injuries. A team at the University of Louisville in Kentucky has submitted a 30-page request to the university's ethics committee, New Scientist reports today. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Shoppach has right knee cleaned out Oct 3, 2008
Team medical director Dr. Mark Schickendantz performed the 30-minute operation, which cleaned out cartilage in the knee. Shoppach's recovery from the operation isn't expected to be a long one. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Duchscherer deems surgery a success Oct 3, 2008
"I just had some torn cartilage cleaned out. I'll be fine in two months.". Duchscherer, a converted reliever who made his second American League All-Star team this summer, didn't pitch in a game after leaving an Aug. 18 outing in Minnesota after two innings. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Yankees' Rivera opts for shoulder surgery Oct 3, 2008
In other injury-related updates, Hideki Matsui had arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee last Monday in New York. He believes that he will be prepared to help the Yankees next season after having a similar injury corrected on his right knee last season. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Duchscherer's hip cleaned out, he's good to go for next season Oct 3, 2008
(10-01) 22:25 PDT -- Justin Duchscherer's right hip problem at the end of the season was the result of loose cartilage, which was cleaned out in an arthroscopic procedure, the A's All-Star right-hander said Wednesday ... Instead, fragments of cartilage were impeding his movement, almost precisely the same problem Mark Ellis had in his right shoulder, with a similar recovery time ... Duchscherer believes he tore the cartilage during an Aug. 13 start against Tampa Bay. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rangers' Byrd to undergo surgery Oct 3, 2008
09/28/2008 4:39 PM ET Byrd to undergo surgery Outfielder's procedure will repair torn cartilage in left knee By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com ... ANAHEIM -- Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd is planning to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee later this week to repair torn cartilage that's causing a bone bruise. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis Oct 3, 2008
Armed with the results, researchers have identified likely drug targets that could interfere with key inflammatory receptors on sensory nerve cells as a new way to treat osteoarthritis (OA), which destroys joint cartilage in 21 million Americans. The most common form of arthritis, OA eventually brings deformity and severe pain as patients loose the protective cushion between bones in weight-bearing joints like knees and hips. (Hindu)
Byrnes, Melvin meet the media Oct 3, 2008
Josh Byrnes said he'll wait to talk to Randy Johnson about returning in 2009. (M. Spencer Green/AP). (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Three Genes Raise Gout Risk Oct 3, 2008
This causes uric acid crystals to be deposited on the cartilage of joints, tendons and other surrounding tissue, especially in the feet, causing an inflammatory reaction. "We identified two novel loci [genes] for uric acid that were also associated with gout," said lead researcher Dr. Caroline Fox, from the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (MEDLINEplus)
Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis Oct 3, 2008
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that leads to the breakdown of the cartilage in joints. In people with osteoarthritis, exercise helps maintain good joint health, manage symptoms and prevent functional decline. (MEDLINEplus)
Atkins out six weeks after surgery on left knee Sep 25, 2008
Team orthopedic surgeon Steve Traina repaired torn cartilage and cleaned out loose bodies, the team said. Atkins missed most of last season after surgery to repair a sports hernia. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
No comments posted. Sep 25, 2008
Nelson had no ligament or cartilage damage, only a bruise, and could play against Houston this week. He sat out practice Wednesday. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Nuggets G Atkins has surgery Sep 25, 2008
The arthroscopic procedure to repair cartilage and clean out loose bodies was performed by Nuggets orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Steve Traina. Atkins started having pain in the knee about two weeks ago while playing pick- up games in preparation for the season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Alternatives to iPod earbuds offer new ways to listen to your music Sep 25, 2008
Instead of going in your ear, they pass the audio signal directly through your bones or cartilage ... These devices also stay put, because no cartilage-wedging is involved ... Not everyone has iPod-compatible cartilage pockets, but almost everyone has ears. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Mistrial motion filed in stabbing case Sep 25, 2008
He said marks left on cartilage from Blackburn's chest wound were "in the same class," meaning they had similar markings to those left on rubber and other materials used in tool mark tests but nothing conclusive. On cross examination, Murillo said that only put them in "the same ball park" for testing. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Source Of Multipotent Stem Cells With Broad Regenerative Potential identified Sep 25, 2008
24, 2008) In a promising finding for the field of regenerative medicine, stem cell researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a source of adult stem cells found on the walls of blood vessels with the unlimited potential to differentiate into human tissues such as bone, cartilage and muscle. See also. (Science Daily)
Marbury is coming to Knicks' camp Sep 24, 2008
Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss will get a second opinion on his left knee tomorrow and may need surgery to repair cartilage in the joint. Moss, a former Red Sox who was part of the deal that brought Jason Bay to Boston and sent Manny Ram. (Boston Globe)
BASEBALL Pirates, Alvarez near 4-year deal Sep 24, 2008
-- Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss will get a second opinion on his injured left knee and might need surgery to repair a cartilage problem in the joint. Joyner resigns: Wally Joyner quit as hitting coach of the Padres with six games left in the season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Harrington joints Saints Sep 24, 2008
Quarterback takes third string spot behind Brees, Brunell. Combined wire services First published: Wednesday, September 24, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Mistrial motion filed in Harlston murder case Sep 24, 2008
He said marks left on cartilage from Blackburn s chest wound were "in the same class," meaning they had similar markings to those left on rubber and other materials used in tool mark tests, but nothing conclusive. On cross examination, Murillo said that only put them in "the same ball park" for testing. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Covering the Bases Sep 24, 2008
Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss will get a second opinion on his left knee and may need surgery to repair a cartilage problem in the joint. Derek Jeter was scratched from the Yankees' game against Toronto Tuesday night because of a sore left hand. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trezeguet has dual knee surgeries, out four mo. Sep 24, 2008
He had a tendon repaired in his right knee and torn cartilage removed in his left knee. Trezeguet has scored 115 goals in 188 Serie A matches for Juventus, and an additional 26 in 47 Champions League games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
MRI reveals knee issue for Bucs' Moss Sep 24, 2008
In layman's terms, the MRI revealed that at the location of Moss's knee joint, his tibia and fibula bones have rubbed together and are creating a divot that can cause cartilage to separate from the bone. A microfracture procedure is typically recommended to surgically take care of the problem. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates Notebook: Moss resisting advised surgery (Today) Sep 24, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- The Pirates' medical staff has advised outfielder Brandon Moss that he needs surgery on his left knee to address a lack of cartilage, a procedure that would keep him out 4-6 months ... The lack of cartilage in the knee is causing two bones to rub together and creating a small divot, but Moss was adamant that he has experienced no pain since joining the Pirates, declaring himself "100 percent." The most recent pain, he said, came in June while with the Boston Red Sox when he would... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gallardo returns at opportune time Sep 24, 2008
"Fielding your position, covering first base, that's the way that [the injury] happened, so that was going to be a little bit of a challenge for me to get over it. I feel confident. It was a main focus to take more [fielding practice] and cover first base." Gallardo injured his left knee before the start of Spring Training, and the injury required surgery to clean up torn cartilage. He missed the first two weeks of the season, then posted a 1. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Like Tom Brady, millions of Americans hobbled by knee pain Sep 23, 2008
Tom Brady's misery has plenty of company as millions of Americans every year endure torn ligaments and shredded cartilage ... "The knee is a joint. But classifying it as just another of the body's joints would be akin to calling Beethoven just another musician. In truth, the knee is a marvel of bone, tissue (those are the ligaments), shock absorbers (the meniscus), and smooth, shiny padding (that's the cartilage) capable of supporting hundreds of pounds of weight - while flexing. It's like a... (Boston Globe)
Minimally Invasive Surgery Alleviates Pain Caused By Hip Impingement Sep 23, 2008
The syndrome is produced when excess bone forms around the neck of the femur, and which, on flexing the leg, impinges on the acetabulum edge (ladrum), thus putting pressure on the cartilage. There are also cases where there is no excess bone protuberance at this point but the acetebulum is longer than normal and so, on flexing the joint, the femur neck impacts against the excess bone on the wall of the pelvis and pushes the femoral head outwards, causing pain and obstructing flexion. (Science Daily)
Green light likely for recovering Tuqiri Sep 22, 2008
Tuqiri admitted last week that he could miss the tour of Hong Kong and Europe after having surgery last Monday to remove loose cartilage ... Cooper has fully recovered from surgery for a hip cartilage problem which ruled him out of the recent Queensland development tour to Ireland and France. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A team effort Sep 22, 2008
A doctor recommended surgery to remove the meniscus cartilage disk from the joint. "But I got another opinion from an orthopedist and he said if it was removed, I might have arthritis in the knee when I was 30 to 40 years old," says Lutz, who was told he could avoid going under the knife with a program of rigorous physical training and strength conditioning. (NJ.com -- Times)
Broken leg, surgery won't end UAA player's season Sep 21, 2008
Arthroscopic surgery on Jared Tuton's right knee revealed no significant ligament damage and only limited cartilage damage. The junior, who also suffered a broken fibula when he fell while running three weeks ago, could be ready to play in two months or so, according to UAA assistant trainer Kevin Lechtenberg. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chargers defenders hold players-only meeting: Sep 21, 2008
Newberry, a 10-year veteran who has no cartilage in either knee, has not only played well on Sundays, he has fared well throughout the week. While he has in the past gone an entire season practicing just once or twice, he has yet to miss a practice since the week before the opener. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Sep 21, 2008
DODGERS ACTIVATE KENT: The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Jeff Kent from the 15-day disabled list Saturday -- less than three weeks after Kent, a 40-year-old second baseman, underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. Manager Joe Torre said he planned to use Kent as a pinch-hitter, and that if Kent reached base, he would be replaced by a pinch-runner. (Nola.com -- Sports)
O'Neill, others get their shot Sep 21, 2008
"Brind'Amour had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this past week to repair torn cartilage. The team captain was at the arena Saturday for treatment, and general manager Jim Rutherford said he might be able to return in time for a couple of preseason games."Rod looks good," Laviolette said. "We're certainly not going to rush him back or get him back on the ice too early. "Sometimes with Rod I think it's more trying to slow him down. We just want make sure he's ready for the [Oct. 10] home... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kent activated Sep 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers activated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday -- less than three weeks after the 40-year-old second baseman underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. Kent. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Gregg remains sidelined Sep 21, 2008
By PublisherDate: Sep 20, 2008 OWINGS MILLS -- Baltimore Ravens nose guard Kelly Gregg will remain sidelined for at least another two weeks due to problems with the cartilage in his surgically-repaired left knee, a recurring injury that has caused the veteran lineman a lot of pain and raised doubts about his outlook for the remainder of the season. to read the rest of this story. (BynersInsider.com)
A's Buck back to old self after Minors stint Sep 21, 2008
In other news, second baseman Mark Ellis had successful surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his right elbow in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Dodgers' Kent comes off disabled list Sep 21, 2008
Jeff Kent had left knee surgery on Sept. 2 after leaving an Aug. 31 game with torn cartilage ... Kent had surgery on Sept. 2 after leaving an Aug. 31 game in Phoenix with torn cartilage. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
'Noles sloppy against Deacons Sep 21, 2008
Gano, the Atlantic Coast Conference's top returning punter, was slated to handle both duties before tearing cartilage in his right (kicking) knee on Aug. 18. Freshman Shawn Powell continued to handle the punting for the Seminoles. (Florida Times-Union)
Bears Notebook: Hester hoping to play Sep 20, 2008
He has not practiced all week with what he initially called torn cartilage in his ribcage, then later described as a bruise. The progress is getting better than it was yesterday, Hester said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Tomlinson back in a limited role Sep 20, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008. LaDainian Tomlinson returned to practice in a limited role Friday and is listed as questionable for the Chargers' game against the Jets on Monday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Key Advance In Treating Spinal Cord Injuries Found In Manipulating Stem Cells Sep 20, 2008
Cartilage is an exceptionally slow-healing tissue, and, until now, the missing or damaged. . (Science Daily)
Canes must adjust to loss of Williams Sep 20, 2008
"I guess we're kind of used to injuries after the last couple of years. Obviously, it was a fluke thing, and nobody is happy about it. But it happens."On Tuesday, captain Rod Brind'Amour underwent surgery to repair cartilage in the knee he injured last season. Brind'Amour is expected to be back for the Oct. 10 season-opening game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
