(Health-NewsWire.Net, April 02, 2015 ) Holborn, London -- A medical team of surgeons in Ohio delivered a new approach to replacing a damaged meniscus. At Ohio State University Wexner, Medical Centre Doctors replaced a torn meniscus with a brand new plastic one. The device is said to be able to improve pain outcomes and give options for younger patients that generally would not be suitable for a surgical knee replacement due to current replacements only lasting about 10 years. More operations and data will be needed to see the full effect of the treatment and outcomes.
The meniscus can be torn through intense sporting movements from football, MMA, baseball and other power sports. It is advisable to wear a knee support for weightlifting and any excessive load bearing activities to protect the internal structures of the knee.
A spokesperson for EXOUS Bodygear makers of performance knee supports that help in a range of conditions had the following to say; "This is exciting news for the knee pain industry, any treatment that can save an early operation and reduce pain must be welcomed and talked about to bring about more awareness of new and future options for treating knee pain." As a brand that develops products to help in knee pain EXOUS Bodygear predict there will be much more scope for products such as the EX-701 which is a knee support designed to help with knee pain that requires additional support through stabilisation and very tight patella tracking and isolation. Using a knee support for meniscus tears and ligament injuries is both an immediate post-trauma aid as well as a long term option to help regain knee function post-treatment.
About EXOUSBodygear
EXOUSBodyGear produce knee supports for weight lifting, exercise and medical conditions. They can be found on facebook or by visiting their company website
