Muscle Atrophy

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years after ACL reconstruction despite full return to play.

A novel device using radiofrequency and high-intensity facial electrical stimulation could mitigate the risk for facial muscle atrophy following repeated botulinum toxin injections, according to a study.

Annexon Biosciences has announced positive topline results from a phase 3, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial examining an investigational monoclonal antibody in those with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

According to results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, patients who underwent surgery for a femoral fragility fracture lost an average of 2.4 kg or 9% of skeletal muscle mass at 6 weeks after injury.

Marathoners have minimal abductor muscle atrophy and CAM impingement after marathons, however marathon running has no negative impact on the pelvis and hip joints and muscles, according to presented results.