IEEE

A Hydrogel Boot for rapid 3D ultrasound assessment of Achilles Tendon Injury

Abstract: Achilles tendon (AT) injuries constitute 8-20% of sports-related injuries in disciplines such as ball sports, track and field. Current diagnosis of AT injuries mainly relies on MRI and ...
Frontiers

Combined flexor sheath and gastrocnemius aponeurosis flap for the treatment of chronic calcified Achilles tendon rupture: a case report

Introduction: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and is prone to rupture when subjected to excessive dorsiflexion trauma of the ankle joint. The primary goal of treatment is ...
ESPN

Spurs' Stephon Castle out 1-2 weeks with hip flexor strain

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI on Monday revealed a left hip flexor strain. Castle, the ...
IEEE

An Anthropomorphic Robotic Finger With Innate Human-Finger-Like Biomechanical Advantages Part II: Flexible Tendon Sheath and Grasping Demonstration

Abstract: The human hand has a fantastic ability to interact with various objects in the dynamic unstructured environment of our daily activities. We believe that this outstanding performance benefits ...
Indiatimes

Sitting too long? 3 exercises to keep your hips strong and pain-free

With self-goals in the heart and targets on the head, most people are stuck sitting at their desks all day long, churning out work constantly. While this might lead to applause or a rare promotion, ...