The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps muscle, ...

One significant area of research has been the comparison of different materials used for fixation plates in mandibular angle fractures. A study evaluated the biomechanical performance of titanium ...

Broken bones are common injuries, and many children will experience at least one fracture (break) in their growing years. How they happen—and how we treat them—can be very different in children than ...

“Kneecap” — the Irish-language music biopic that became one of the buzziest indie films of 2024 and is now tipped for both Oscar and BAFTA recognition — has, perhaps unsurprisingly ...

Urtopia has unveiled the Quark DM 1.2 electric bike motor, a tiny titan that debuted alongside the groundbreaking Titanium Zero e-bike at CES 2025. Titanium bikes are all the rage right now.

Irish noise-making hip-hop trio Kneecap have announced a new slate of North American tour dates set for autumn 2025. The 15-date run kicks off on October 3rd in Louisville, with the act going on to ...

Scientists used lasers to study how electron behavior in titanium affects its strength and flexibility, uncovering insights that could enable the design of better titanium alloys for diverse ...

Patellofemoral problems are problems that occur between the kneecap and the femur for a variety of reasons both traumatic and degenerative (gradual). Degenerative patellofemoral conditions such as ...

Kneecap were surprisingly snubbed when the 2025 Oscar nominations were announced today, despite being shortlisted in two categories. The film, directed by Rich Peppiatt, stars the members of the West ...