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FeaturedOrthobiologics for Knee Osteoarthritis in 2026: PRP, BMAC, and the Truth About “Stem Cells”
A balanced 2026 review of orthobiologics for knee osteoarthritis. Learn what the evidence really supports for PRP, where BMAC still falls short, and how to counsel patients without hype.
Orthovellum Team
orthobiologics / prp
Paediatric ACL Tears in 2026: Physeal-Safe Reconstruction, Graft Choice, and Return to Sport
An evidence-backed guide to paediatric ACL injuries, including when to reconstruct early, how skeletal maturity changes technique choice, and why return-to-sport decisions cannot be based on time alone.
Orthovellum Team
paediatric-acl / acl-reconstruction
Lachman vs Pivot Shift: Mastering the ACL Clinical Examination
Why the Lachman is sensitive but the Pivot Shift is specific. A comprehensive guide to the biomechanics, grading, and execution of the ACL physical exam.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
ACL / clinical-exam
FeaturedCartilage Restoration: The Complete Treatment Algorithm
From Microfracture to MACI and Allografts. A comprehensive, evidence-based algorithm for managing chondral defects in the knee.
Orthovellum Team
cartilage / OATS
The Female Athlete Triad and RED-S: A Comprehensive Guide
From the Female Athlete Triad to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Understanding the physiological cascade, screening tools, and the orthopaedic surgeon's role in bone health.
Orthovellum Team
REDS / women-in-sport
Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
A deep dive into hip preservation surgery. Understanding the pathophysiology of FAI, the nuances of labral repair vs reconstruction, and the critical importance of patient selection.
Orthovellum Team
hip / arthroscopy
Meniscal Root Tears: The Silent Joint Killer
Why meniscal root tears are functionally equivalent to a total meniscectomy and how to fix them.
Orthovellum Team
meniscus / knee
FeaturedReturn to Sport Testing after ACL Reconstruction: Beyond Time
The 'wait 9 months' rule is obsolete. A comprehensive guide to functional testing, limb symmetry indices, and psychological readiness for the ACL athlete.
Orthovellum Team
ACL / rehabilitation