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NIAMS Awards Research Project on Muscle-Tendon Adaptation After SLAP Lesion Surgery

This opportunity involves a research award from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) to Northwestern University for a study on muscle-tendon adaptation after SLAP lesion surgery. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) - Awardee: Northwestern University - Project Focus: - In vivo imaging study to quantify muscle-tendon unit adaptation following orthopedic surgery for Type II SLAP lesions - Comparison of three surgical approaches: SLAP repair, biceps tenotomy, and biceps tenodesis - Services Requested: - Ultrasound fascicle length measurement (1 unit) - Tendon geometry analysis (1 unit) - Muscle volume quantification (1 unit) - No specific OEMs, equipment brands, or part numbers are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Study aims to link muscle-tendon structure and function to surgical outcomes - Data will inform orthopedic surgeons and improve understanding of neuromuscular adaptation for clinical interventions

Description

This project involves an in vivo imaging study to quantify muscle-tendon unit adaptation following orthopedic surgery for Type II SLAP lesions. It compares three surgical approaches: SLAP repair, biceps tenotomy, and biceps tenodesis, measuring fascicle length, tendon geometry, and muscle volume to assess their effects on muscle strength. The study aims to provide data linking structure and function, which will be significant for orthopedic surgeons and improve understanding of neuromuscular adaptation for clinical interventions.

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