In recent years, doctors have started doing something extra during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. They're adding a procedure called anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). This involves fixing a ligament on the outer side of the kne
You know how important it is to get rid of excess fluids in heart failure? Well, did you know that many patients become resistant to standard diuretics? We're talking about a whopping 30% to 45% of patients! This is where lateral epidural stimulation (LES) comes in. Let's break it down. Imagine if
What if going under the knife once wasn't enough to bounce back from a knee injury? A new study looked into how dual surgery—fixing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and adding anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR)—compared to just mending the ACL. They checked how quickly athletes returne
Ever had back problems and wondered about the best minimally invasive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis? Two common options are Delta large-channel endoscopy and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE). Both aim to minimize tissue damage and speed up recovery, but which one is the best? A recent study
When you tear your ACL—that's the Achilles' heel of your knee—doctors often recommend a surgery called ACL reconstruction. One common type, called anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction (ACLR), aims to place the new ligament (called a graft) in just the right spot on your bone. This setup is thou
Injuries to the collateral ligaments often happen alongside cruciate ligament tears. Traditionally, surgeons use interference screws to secure the grafts on the femur, tibia, and fibula. But there's a simpler and faster way: tenodesis anchors. These nifty devices provide both compression and stabili
Imagine having liquid in both lungs, but each side has a totally different story to tell. That's exactly what happened to a 53-year-old woman with breast cancer. She had an exudative effusion—thick and protein-rich fluid—in her right lung. The cause? It was tied to her breast cancer. On the left sid
Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Sla
Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
