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Ketel Marte is headed to a 10-day injured list after MRI showed inflammation in his upper hamstring and knee; he received an injection and will miss the next three series, with a possible return Aug. 31 against the Phillies as the Diamondbacks hope to have him back this season.
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering ACL damage and additional left knee injuries during a joint practice with the 49ers. He will seek further medical opinions after imaging. Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract in March to bolster Los Angeles' interior line, and he previously earned a 2022 Pro Bowl with Dallas before spending the last two seasons starting 31 games for the Commanders.
Stanford researchers report in mice that blocking a specific enzyme can restore cartilage thickness in aging knees, hinting that future pills or injections could repair osteoarthritis and reduce the need for knee or hip replacements. The approach reprograms cells to a younger state by inhibiting an enzyme; the same drug has completed phase 1 safety testing in humans and is heading to phase 2b trials for sarcopenia, signaling broader medical potential.
A 10-year randomized study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that arthroscopic shaving of degenerative meniscal tears provides little to no benefit compared with sham surgery or physical therapy and may worsen pain and accelerate osteoarthritis, sometimes leading to more surgery such as knee replacement; the findings echo decades of evidence against routine knee arthroscopy and have helped reduce the procedure in many countries, though treatment varies and acute injuries may still warrant different care.
A patient with severely worn knee cartilage reportedly regrew cartilage after a single injection, offering a non-surgical alternative to knee replacement and signaling a potential shift in how osteoarthritis is treated.
Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure that injects resorbable gelatin microspheres to block abnormal knee vessels, aims to reduce inflammation and pain in osteoarthritis. In a real-world study of 194 participants (average age ~69), most experienced significant pain relief and improved function for at least 12 months, with 80% surpassing the minimum clinically important difference; about 23% needed a second GAE, and adverse events were mild and limited to 6.7% of participants. The treatment offers a potential middle option between injections and joint replacement.
Blocking the aging-related enzyme 15-PGDH reprograms existing cartilage cells to regrow hyaline cartilage in aged mice and human knee tissue, prevents osteoarthritis after ACL-type injuries, and could be delivered by injection or an oral drug; the approach might reduce the need for joint replacements if proven in people, and related clinical trials for the inhibitor are already underway for other aging-related conditions; researchers note the regeneration comes from changing existing chondrocytes rather than stem cells, and there are patent/licensing ties involved.
Patrick Mahomes is progressing in ACL/LCL rehab toward a hoped Week 1, 2026 return, working with Chiefs trainer Julie Frymyer after surgery and focusing on running and cutting. He’s participated in OTA practices but remains out of full team drills as the staff, including head trainer Rick Burkholder, monitors his pace. Coach Andy Reid stresses an individualized timeline and the crucial, trust-based relationship Mahomes has with Frymyer as he eyes a return with the team.
Stanford researchers block the aging-related gerozyme 15-PGDH with an injectable (and now an oral drug in trials), triggering cartilage regeneration in mouse knee joints and human tissue samples, reversing age-related cartilage loss and showing promise for preventing arthritis after knee injuries.
Joel Embiid said the 2026 season was a success despite Philadelphia being swept by the Knicks in the second round, citing a healthier knee and overcoming past issues; he acknowledged the mindset wasn’t ideal and avoided questions about his future as he begins a new three-year, $193 million max contract with the 76ers.
Blue Jays starter Cody Ponce exited his season debut in the third inning with right knee discomfort after stumbling on a chopper, was carted off and will undergo imaging to determine ligament damage and a likely 15-day injured list stint; Louis Varland relieved, and Toronto faces rotation depth questions as they await official assessments and a timetable.
ESPN reported the Ravens backed out of a proposed trade for Las Vegas edge rusher Maxx Crosby after evaluating a degenerative knee issue and durability concerns that could affect 2026 and beyond. Crosby had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in January, and Baltimore allegedly would have sent multiple first-round picks and dollars to acquire him, but uncertainty about long‑term health led to no deal, leaving Crosby to continue with the Raiders and seek to prove the Ravens wrong.
Two clinical trials show knee osteoarthritis patients benefit more from stable, supportive shoes, reducing walking pain by about 63% over six months compared with flat flexible shoes; flat flexible footwear may lower knee forces but can increase foot pain and did not outperform stability for hip OA. For hip OA, neither shoe type clearly improves hip pain. Older adults should avoid ill-fitting or high heels due to fall risk, while younger individuals not at fall risk should also avoid high heels to minimize joint forces. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized footwear advice and combine choices with exercise and weight management.
American skier Lindsey Vonn is flying back to the U.S. after four surgeries for a left tibia fracture and ACL tear from her Feb. 8 Olympic downhill crash; she’ll undergo additional procedures once home as medical staff coordinate her transfer.
U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn says she is confident she can compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite a ruptured left ACL, telling reporters at a Cortina press conference that she plans to push through the injury to race.