Runco talks about innovative product arriving in Brazil to treat ligament and tendon injuries
On June 15, in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. José Luiz Runco - a full member of the SBOT (Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology), former medical coordinator of the Brazilian national soccer team and the Flamengo Regatta Club - will present a major innovation in the treatment of ligament and tendon injuries. The event will be attended by around 60 medical specialists in the fields of orthopedics, rheumatology and physiotherapy and will be held at the Windsor Atlântica Hotel from 19:45.
Joint injuries are among the most common in the world and around two million people - including professional and amateur athletes practicing the most different sports - seek treatment every year. Statistics show that, if not treated correctly, injuries can lead to chronic problems.
Studies show that in ankle sprains, patients treated with more modern drugs were able to support their body weight after 8 days and return to sports activities on the 11th day. According to the Pretella study - published in The Physician and SportsMedicine Journal - the results of the use in patients show rapid therapeutic action, less recurrent ankle sprains, less use of concomitant therapies and fewer days away from sports. Ideal for professional athletes, people who practice sports for leisure and routine day-to-day activities, the product is composed of biocompatible hyaluronic acid and produced using a patented technology that allows it to be used specifically for treating ligaments and tendons.